UPPER CLOSE, RH18 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18 5DX

UPPER CLOSE, RH18 5DX, Wealden has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This RH18 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH18 5DX, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH18 5DX area, explore the RH18 5DX 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH18 5DX 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

UPPER CLOSE, RH18 5DX 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
Shoplifting1210.741100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-88.89%
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 offences910.74350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.830.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-66.67%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.520.00%
Bicycle theft23.220.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.06400.00%
Burglary32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
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 behaviour33.760.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

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 theft23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

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 offences23.22-33.33%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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 5DX 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. Lower Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blacklands Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1