LOWER ROAD, RH18 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18 5HE

LOWER ROAD, RH18 5HE, Wealden has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.21 per 1,000 population. This RH18 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH18 5HE, encompassing approximately 939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH18 5HE area, explore the RH18 5HE 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 5HE 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

LOWER ROAD, RH18 5HE 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
Shoplifting1220.211100.00%
Other theft212.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.190.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%

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
Shoplifting35.320.00%
Possession of weapons13.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft413.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.260.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

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 behaviour15.32-66.67%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.26200.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

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 behaviour16.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

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 order25.320.00%
Other theft12.13-50.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.32100.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.06-50.00%

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 offences37.45200.00%
Shoplifting23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

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 offences14.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.510.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 5HE 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