BN9 0HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 0HJ

BN9 0HJ, Lewes has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This BN9 0HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN9 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN9 0HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 0HJ, encompassing approximately 797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN9 0HJ area, explore the BN9 0HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN9 0HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heighton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tarring Close with total crimes: 1

BN9 0HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.51-75.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Burglary11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.82300.00%
Shoplifting35.02-57.14%
Other theft33.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.760.00%
Public order22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.3175.00%
Other theft28.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.51-85.71%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.32600.00%
Shoplifting48.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.76100.00%
Other theft12.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.5640.00%
Public order28.780.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Other crime12.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.020.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.78-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.510.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Other theft12.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.0320.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.53-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.580.00%
Shoplifting56.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.270.00%
Other crime23.760.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN9 0HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cottage Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Tarring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1