SHEPHERDS WAY, BN8 5QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5QJ

SHEPHERDS WAY, BN8 5QJ, Lewes has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5QJ, encompassing approximately 1668 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 5QJ 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

SHEPHERDS WAY, BN8 5QJ 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 offences34.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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 arson34.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-66.67%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60200.00%
Other crime31.800.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.79200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

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 behaviour11.80-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Public order11.80-75.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.600.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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 offences33.60-50.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9950.00%
Other crime23.600.00%
Public order11.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5QJ 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
  • 6. Rushey Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. The Maples
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1