NORMAN ROAD, BN9 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9LJ

NORMAN ROAD, BN9 9LJ, Lewes has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN9 postcode area, which has experienced 194 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN9 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9LJ, encompassing approximately 4160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN9 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 6
  • South Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

NORMAN ROAD, BN9 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Public order61.4450.00%
Bicycle theft31.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.85-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.9884.62%
Anti-social behaviour115.7783.33%
Public order42.640.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-33.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 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 offences137.93-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson63.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44500.00%
Public order41.44300.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3383.33%
Burglary65.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.45-40.00%
Public order62.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.13-16.67%
Public order84.81166.67%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.50118.18%
Criminal damage and arson95.77125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.21-26.67%
Other theft42.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.60700.00%
Public order61.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-33.33%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.65-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-80.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.74-17.39%
Other theft104.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.4028.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Public order41.4433.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.530.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202424
April 202413
March 202422
February 202412
January 202420
December 202324
November 202311
October 202315
September 202318
August 202319
July 202323

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hill Crest Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lorraine Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawes Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Geneva Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Union Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Newfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meeching Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cloisters
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Neill'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rectory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hill Side
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Riverside North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Senlac Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Butchers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. North Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ship Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Evelyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Murray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1