HILLCREST ROAD, BN9 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9EZ

HILLCREST ROAD, BN9 9EZ, Lewes has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9EZ, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN9 9EZ area, explore the BN9 9EZ 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

BN9 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Road with total crimes: 6
  • Riverside South with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HILLCREST ROAD, BN9 9EZ 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2866.67%
Public order52.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-33.33%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.82-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.6616.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.77100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2818.3212.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Other crime10.59-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.19-35.90%
Violence and sexual offences107.39-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.96100.00%
Other crime41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3918.92129.41%
Violence and sexual offences1211.53-36.84%
Public order33.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.96216.67%
Shoplifting175.62-59.52%
Criminal damage and arson65.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.77400.00%
Public order51.4866.67%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4219.2113.51%
Criminal damage and arson912.41-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences62.66-53.85%
Public order31.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3720.69117.65%
Violence and sexual offences1310.948.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.8483.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.250.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.55-14.29%
Public order21.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.7340.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.48-58.33%
Public order31.48-25.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.550.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202416
June 202410
May 202412
April 202419
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 2 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
August 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 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202428
June 202425
May 202439
April 202417
March 202442
February 202437
January 202417
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 9EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hanson Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Riverside South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gibbon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Court Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1