BISHOPS LANE, BN8 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5LD

BISHOPS LANE, BN8 5LD, Lewes has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5LD, encompassing approximately 1138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5LD 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

BISHOPS LANE, BN8 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.270.00%
Other theft12.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.17400.00%
Other crime34.390.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime36.15200.00%
Public order22.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Other theft22.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6350.00%
Public order12.63-75.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In February 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 order48.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.270.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN8 5LD 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. The Maples
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1