BRIDGELANDS, BN8 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5BW

BRIDGELANDS, BN8 5BW, Lewes has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.64 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN8 postcode area, which has experienced 55 crimes and a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN8 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5BW, encompassing approximately 273 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5BW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Weald Close with total crimes: 4
  • School Field with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

BRIDGELANDS, BN8 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.64500.00%
Other theft121.980.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.660.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.660.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.330.00%
Public order13.660.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN8 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weald Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. School Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1