BN20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20

BN20, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN20, encompassing approximately 21505 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BN20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jephson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Wessex Place with total crimes: 3

BN20 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN20

The postcode district are associated with the BN20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.40-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-16.67%
Public order50.23-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.23-50.00%
Burglary30.230.00%
Other theft30.14200.00%
Possession of weapons30.14200.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour233.4427.78%
Violence and sexual offences181.07-43.75%
Vehicle crime100.84100.00%
Public order80.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.3720.00%
Burglary30.2850.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Other theft10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Shoplifting10.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.6345.45%
Anti-social behaviour181.4938.46%
Public order50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.230.00%
Vehicle crime50.23400.00%
Other theft30.23-40.00%
Shoplifting30.14-25.00%
Burglary20.14100.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-66.67%
Robbery10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222.9329.41%
Anti-social behaviour131.0244.44%
Public order50.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.23-28.57%
Other theft50.23150.00%
Shoplifting40.23100.00%
Bicycle theft30.19200.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.05-50.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%
Burglary10.05-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172.56-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour90.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.42-12.50%
Burglary50.33-54.55%
Public order30.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-40.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Other theft20.090.00%
Drugs20.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.02-32.26%
Burglary110.98-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.3725.00%
Public order40.230.00%
Other theft20.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Other crime10.05-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.72-6.06%
Burglary121.44500.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.47-33.33%
Other theft50.280.00%
Other crime50.23-16.67%
Public order40.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.1933.33%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.4422.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.53-18.18%
Public order60.42-40.00%
Other crime60.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.2850.00%
Other theft50.2866.67%
Vehicle crime30.23200.00%
Burglary20.14-33.33%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences272.8817.39%
Anti-social behaviour111.26-26.67%
Public order100.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-20.00%
Burglary30.1950.00%
Other theft30.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.39-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour151.0725.00%
Other theft60.7050.00%
Public order60.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.230.00%
Other crime30.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.16-38.30%
Anti-social behaviour121.35-33.33%
Public order80.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.37-28.57%
Other theft40.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.190.00%
Burglary20.19-50.00%
Drugs20.09100.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences474.5162.07%
Anti-social behaviour182.19-5.26%
Public order80.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson70.37-36.36%
Other theft70.33-12.50%
Burglary40.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.19-55.56%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.05-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.350.00%
Public order140.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.650.00%
Vehicle crime90.510.00%
Other theft80.420.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Other crime30.190.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 202411
January 202412
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202418
May 202432
April 202422
March 202417
February 202421
January 202431
December 202333
November 202327
October 202323
September 202329
August 202347
July 202329

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202423
May 202418
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jephson Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wessex Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. East Dean Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lewes Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Beechy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Victoria Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Royal Sussex Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Greenway
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Barcombe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Combe Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Meads Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Cliff
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coopers Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. The Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Whitehill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hill Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Maxfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cavalry Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Command Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hamsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Downs Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rockhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Jack O'Dandy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chalvington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Summerdown Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Paradise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Northiam Road
    Total1
    Public order1