WEST QUAY, BN9 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9BS

WEST QUAY, BN9 9BS, Lewes has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9BS, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN9 9BS area, explore the BN9 9BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN9 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Riverside South with total crimes: 4
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 3

WEST QUAY, BN9 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.96-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.6214.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.60100.00%
Shoplifting94.12-67.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.71-20.00%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Public order31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2825.9812.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Public order52.06150.00%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2521.86-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences810.31-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.3075.00%
Other theft42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4032.58135.29%
Violence and sexual offences1316.5030.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.360.00%
Public order52.06150.00%
Burglary42.06300.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.09-59.52%
Violence and sexual offences107.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4228.8713.51%
Violence and sexual offences1217.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.95-14.29%
Burglary32.470.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3725.98117.65%
Violence and sexual offences915.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.71250.00%
Other crime32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Drugs20.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.01-38.89%
Public order44.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2680.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.42100.00%
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.31-16.67%
Other theft44.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-25.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.950.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202414
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 202318
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202428
June 202425
May 202440
April 202417
March 202442
February 202437
January 202417
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN9 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Riverside South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. West Quay
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hill Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Transit Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Riverside North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1