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

Overview of Crime in BN9 9GG

WEST QUAY, BN9 9GG, Lewes has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN9 postcode area, which has experienced 178 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN9 9GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9GG, encompassing approximately 1761 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-67.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BN9 9GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 4
  • Badgers Close with total crimes: 4

WEST QUAY, BN9 9GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.0144.44%
Shoplifting97.38-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.97-40.00%
Other crime21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2831.7912.00%
Violence and sexual offences915.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.84150.00%
Public order42.84300.00%
Other theft22.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2525.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour614.19500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.41-54.55%
Other theft32.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4039.74135.29%
Violence and sexual offences1122.7122.22%
Public order56.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8433.33%
Other theft42.270.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting1718.73-59.52%
Violence and sexual offences99.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Burglary11.14-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4236.3313.51%
Violence and sexual offences923.8412.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.11-14.29%
Burglary33.410.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3734.06117.65%
Violence and sexual offences821.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.54250.00%
Other crime33.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Public order21.70-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1720.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.65-33.33%
Public order45.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.4687.50%
Vehicle crime58.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.79-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Burglary21.70100.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.4637.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.2466.67%
Public order42.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

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. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Baker Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Badgers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Norton Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Transit Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Hill Side
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Geneva Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Riverside South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lorraine Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1