HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 0JJ

HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0JJ, Lewes has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This BN9 0JJ 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 0JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 0JJ, encompassing approximately 1071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN9 0JJ area, explore the BN9 0JJ 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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN9 0JJ 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

HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0JJ 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
Shoplifting27.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-83.33%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%

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 offences616.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.600.00%
Shoplifting32.80-57.14%
Other theft32.80-25.00%
Public order22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.5366.67%
Other theft44.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.73-80.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.66400.00%
Shoplifting49.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Other theft11.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.0040.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.53-60.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences511.2066.67%
Shoplifting54.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.4650.00%
Shoplifting22.80-66.67%
Other theft11.870.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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
Shoplifting610.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.60-40.00%

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 offences517.7325.00%
Shoplifting54.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.670.00%
Other crime23.730.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.730.00%
Vehicle crime13.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 0JJ 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. Orchard Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1