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

Overview of Crime in BN9 0JT

HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0JT, Lewes has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This BN9 0JT 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 0JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 0JT, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN9 0JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heighton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park Drive Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 2

HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3550.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 behaviour24.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.1650.00%
Other theft43.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Shoplifting31.76-57.14%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%

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
Shoplifting713.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.110.00%
Other theft42.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-50.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.63300.00%
Shoplifting44.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.3916.67%
Public order34.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-75.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.16166.67%
Shoplifting64.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 offences35.2850.00%
Shoplifting21.76-66.67%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting66.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.52-33.33%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

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
Shoplifting65.2820.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.9250.00%
Shoplifting53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Other crime22.350.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

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 offences45.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 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 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
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 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232

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 0JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Drive Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cottage Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Tarring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1