WATERWORKS CLOSE, RH18 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18 5BJ

WATERWORKS CLOSE, RH18 5BJ, Wealden has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.09 per 1,000 population. This RH18 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH18 5BJ, encompassing approximately 458 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH18 5BJ area, explore the RH18 5BJ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH18 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Riverside with total crimes: 1

WATERWORKS CLOSE, RH18 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1237.091100.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.18100.00%
Other theft14.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.550.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting12.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.910.00%
Possession of weapons16.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft424.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.730.00%
Burglary16.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%
Robbery12.180.00%

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 behaviour18.73-50.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary326.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.550.00%
Vehicle crime24.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.360.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.360.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour110.910.00%
Bicycle theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.180.00%

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 order210.910.00%
Other theft14.360.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18.730.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Shoplifting12.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.09100.00%
Shoplifting24.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.360.00%
Other theft12.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

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