BRIGHTON ROAD, BN9 9NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9NN

BRIGHTON ROAD, BN9 9NN, Lewes has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9NN 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 9NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9NN, encompassing approximately 3803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN9 9NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewry Close with total crimes: 5
  • Murray Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Southdown Close with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTON ROAD, BN9 9NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.94-25.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.737.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.10400.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4220.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.4266.67%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In May 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 offences96.05-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.41-9.52%
Public order35.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8310.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.5225.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31300.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4146.15%
Criminal damage and arson45.000.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Public order20.79-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.73-35.00%
Public order103.42900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-20.00%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.41122.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.260.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 202419
March 202421
February 202419
January 202413
December 202320
November 20239

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lewry Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Murray Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Southdown Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Neill'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Harpers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Valley Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hawthorn Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Folly Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Evelyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1