THE FORGES, BN8 5FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5FA

THE FORGES, BN8 5FA, Lewes has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5FA 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 5FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5FA, encompassing approximately 949 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN8 5FA area, explore the BN8 5FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Forge with total crimes: 4
  • Butlers Way with total crimes: 1
  • Greenacres Drive with total crimes: 1

THE FORGES, BN8 5FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.32-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16100.00%
Other theft12.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.27-66.67%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.270.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.11-50.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.21100.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.27100.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.48200.00%
Public order26.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Public order22.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Other theft12.110.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Forge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Butlers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Greenacres Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1