BN9 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9BY

BN9 9BY, Lewes has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9BY, encompassing approximately 1677 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN9 9BY area, explore the BN9 9BY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN9 9BY area, visit the BN9 9BY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN9 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside South with total crimes: 4
  • Fort Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BN9 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.13-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.31-67.86%
Violence and sexual offences85.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.770.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2827.4212.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.6975.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38100.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2522.05-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour414.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4034.57135.29%
Violence and sexual offences723.840.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.48-59.52%
Violence and sexual offences710.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-60.00%
Burglary11.19-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4235.1713.51%
Violence and sexual offences525.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.980.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3732.19117.65%
Violence and sexual offences522.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.130.00%
Public order35.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Other theft11.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3250.00%
Vehicle crime55.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9850.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.34-14.29%
Burglary23.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverside South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fort Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. West Quay
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Transit Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Court Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1