BN8 6WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 6WB

BN8 6WB, Lewes has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This BN8 6WB 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 6WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 6WB, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN8 6WB area, explore the BN8 6WB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

BN8 6WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • St Michael'S Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

BN8 6WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17NA112.50%
Violence and sexual offences16NA60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA11.11%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour9NA12.50%
Shoplifting8NA-27.27%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA100.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA450.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA-77.78%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9NA28.57%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-55.56%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences9NA80.00%
Shoplifting7NA-36.36%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences5NA66.67%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22NA214.29%
Anti-social behaviour8NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-66.67%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-33.33%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA12.50%
Shoplifting7NA40.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour8NA33.33%
Shoplifting5NA-37.50%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-77.78%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Shoplifting8NA700.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Public order3NA-40.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Public order5NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202422
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN8 6WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 4. Malling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1