METCALFE AVENUE, BN9 9XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN9 9XP

METCALFE AVENUE, BN9 9XP, Lewes has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9XP 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 9XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9XP, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN9 9XP 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
  • Willow Walk with total crimes: 2

METCALFE AVENUE, BN9 9XP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5144.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.620.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-60.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1650.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.22-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.76-40.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.70185.71%
Anti-social behaviour58.65400.00%
Public order32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6240.00%
Other theft23.03-33.33%
Public order10.86-83.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.49-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.59300.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.030.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
October 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 202420
February 20247
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 9XP 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. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Elphick Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ship Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Valley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valley Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hawthorn Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Evelyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lewes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1