BN8 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5RB

BN8 5RB, Lewes has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5RB, encompassing approximately 692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

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

BN8 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.89-75.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order210.11100.00%
Other crime22.89-33.33%
Other theft12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime35.78200.00%
Public order14.330.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.78100.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.780.00%

In February 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 offences24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.890.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.660.00%
Other crime15.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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

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July 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Martletts
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lewes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Little Paddock
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rushey Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. The Maples
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1