WESTERN ROAD, BN9 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9HS

WESTERN ROAD, BN9 9HS, Lewes has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9HS, encompassing approximately 4020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN9 9HS 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

WESTERN ROAD, BN9 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.23-25.00%
Public order61.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-66.67%
Other theft30.990.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.98-47.62%
Shoplifting92.74-67.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.2460.00%
Other crime31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2818.4012.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Public order41.24100.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.17-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences156.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.73100.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4021.14135.29%
Violence and sexual offences219.9523.53%
Public order45.22-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-55.56%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4321.43%
Shoplifting174.23-59.52%
Criminal damage and arson94.23-10.00%
Public order72.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.74200.00%
Burglary11.49-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4219.9013.51%
Violence and sexual offences1410.45-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson103.48-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.49300.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3719.90117.65%
Violence and sexual offences179.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.2383.33%
Public order42.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.19-19.05%
Shoplifting174.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.23-25.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2090.91%
Criminal damage and arson85.2260.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-40.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In November 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 offences117.46-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-54.55%
Public order31.24-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.740.00%
Public order62.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202421
June 202415
May 202421
April 202417
March 202414
February 202417
January 202417
December 202321
November 202311
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 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 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 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
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN9 9HS 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. Newfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Hill Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bay Vue Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Marshall Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1