DELVES WAY, BN8 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5JU

DELVES WAY, BN8 5JU, Lewes has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5JU, encompassing approximately 1326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Martletts with total crimes: 2
  • Little Paddock with total crimes: 1
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 1

DELVES WAY, BN8 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.02-75.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%

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 offences25.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.770.00%
Public order12.26-75.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.520.00%
Public order13.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Martletts
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Little Paddock
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Anchor Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1