LEWES ROAD, RH18 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18 5AF

LEWES ROAD, RH18 5AF, Wealden has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.66 per 1,000 population. This RH18 5AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH18 postcode area, which has experienced 27 crimes and a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH18 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH18 5AF, encompassing approximately 1140 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH18 5AF area, explore the RH18 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RH18 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Upper Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

LEWES ROAD, RH18 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.661100.00%
Other theft210.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In August 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 offences916.66800.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.890.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.88-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.010.00%
Other theft22.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.75-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.030.00%
Bicycle theft45.260.00%
Burglary13.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.38-75.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In April 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 offences515.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3833.33%
Burglary43.510.00%
Vehicle crime23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.140.00%
Other theft11.75-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.010.00%
Shoplifting22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH18 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Upper Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Riverside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lower Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1