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

Overview of Crime in BN9 9GF

WEST QUAY, BN9 9GF, Lewes has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9GF 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 9GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9GF, encompassing approximately 2038 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN9 9GF 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
  • Fort Rise with total crimes: 2

WEST QUAY, BN9 9GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences712.26-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.43300.00%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-57.14%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.1971.43%
Shoplifting95.89-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.4175.00%
Other crime13.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting2823.5412.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2522.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour712.26600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Public order20.98-60.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4034.83135.29%
Violence and sexual offences1219.6271.43%
Public order55.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4525.00%
Other theft42.450.00%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1716.19-59.52%
Violence and sexual offences78.34-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.98-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4232.3713.51%
Violence and sexual offences1020.6042.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.91-14.29%
Burglary32.940.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3728.45117.65%
Criminal damage and arson718.15250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting1717.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.34-41.18%
Public order44.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2188.89%
Vehicle crime58.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.30-10.00%
Other theft34.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-50.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.910.00%
Public order42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 202317
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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
July 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 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN9 9GF 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. Fort Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hill Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Transit Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1