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

Overview of Crime in BN9 9XR

METCALFE AVENUE, BN9 9XR, Lewes has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This BN9 9XR 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 9XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN9 9XR, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN9 9XR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewry Close with total crimes: 5
  • Robinson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Murray Avenue with total crimes: 4

METCALFE AVENUE, BN9 9XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4263.64%
Anti-social behaviour76.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2322.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3380.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.81-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.37-33.33%
Other theft33.04200.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.51-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.84214.29%
Anti-social behaviour68.37500.00%
Public order32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences74.9516.67%
Other theft22.66-50.00%
Public order10.76-90.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1010.66900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.81-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.28150.00%
Other theft41.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.2862.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.950.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.04100.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.660.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 202422
February 20247
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 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 9XR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lewry Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Robinson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Murray Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Newfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Elphick Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ship Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Harpers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valley Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawthorn Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Folly Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Evelyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lewes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1