ASHDOWN ROAD, RH18 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18 5BW

ASHDOWN ROAD, RH18 5BW, Wealden has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This RH18 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH18 5BW, encompassing approximately 1837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH18 5BW area, explore the RH18 5BW 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

RH18 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Card Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Close with total crimes: 2

ASHDOWN ROAD, RH18 5BW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.881100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences910.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.90200.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.99-25.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.07300.00%
Bicycle theft22.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences12.72-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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 offences59.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7233.33%
Burglary32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.72100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.72100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.35100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.18100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.810.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Card Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Upper Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blacklands Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Deerhurst Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1