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

Overview of Crime in BN9 9JN

WESTERN ROAD, BN9 9JN, Lewes has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9JN 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 9JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9JN, encompassing approximately 3232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BN9 9JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hill Top Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Crest Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, BN9 9JN 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3562.50%
Public order44.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.97-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8625.00%
Vehicle crime41.5533.33%
Other crime11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9744.44%
Public order54.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Other crime30.9350.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.74-29.41%
Public order33.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5913.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.26-16.67%
Public order41.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.145.88%
Criminal damage and arson105.5766.67%
Other crime23.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.21-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.26-14.29%
Public order51.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.90233.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.43-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.86-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-42.86%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.640.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202417
March 202415
February 202418
January 202417
December 202320
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanson Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Hill Top Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gibbon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Southdown Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Newfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Harbour View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Valley Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawthorn Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1