BN20 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 7BL

BN20 7BL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 181.60 per 1,000 population. This BN20 7BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN20 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN20 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 7BL, encompassing approximately 302 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN20 7BL area, explore the BN20 7BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BN20 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Wilmington Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Jevington Gardens with total crimes: 6

BN20 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20181.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1366.04-27.78%
Other theft642.9220.00%
Public order519.8166.67%
Drugs416.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.21-25.00%
Other crime29.910.00%
Burglary16.60-80.00%
Possession of weapons13.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20214.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1866.04-21.74%
Other theft559.43-44.44%
Burglary516.510.00%
Vehicle crime416.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.21-33.33%
Public order313.21-57.14%
Drugs29.910.00%
Possession of weapons26.600.00%
Theft from the person16.600.00%
Shoplifting13.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23224.53155.56%
Violence and sexual offences1575.94-25.00%
Other theft949.530.00%
Public order729.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson623.11200.00%
Vehicle crime419.81-60.00%
Drugs213.210.00%
Theft from the person16.60-50.00%
Shoplifting13.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20214.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime1066.04100.00%
Other theft933.0212.50%
Anti-social behaviour929.72-10.00%
Public order529.72150.00%
Other crime216.510.00%
Possession of weapons26.600.00%
Theft from the person26.600.00%
Burglary26.600.00%
Drugs26.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.60-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24201.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1079.24-37.50%
Other theft833.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson726.4116.67%
Vehicle crime523.11150.00%
Public order216.51-66.67%
Burglary26.60-33.33%
Drugs26.600.00%
Shoplifting16.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18194.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour1659.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson652.83100.00%
Public order619.8120.00%
Other theft319.81200.00%
Burglary39.91200.00%
Other crime29.910.00%
Drugs26.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime26.600.00%
Possession of weapons16.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18171.7028.57%
Anti-social behaviour1259.4333.33%
Drugs739.62133.33%
Public order523.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.51-90.32%
Other crime29.910.00%
Vehicle crime26.60100.00%
Burglary16.60-50.00%
Other theft13.30-66.67%
Robbery13.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson31214.62287.50%
Violence and sexual offences14102.36-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour946.2380.00%
Drugs329.72-25.00%
Other theft39.910.00%
Burglary29.91-33.33%
Public order26.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime16.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15171.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson849.5314.29%
Public order726.41133.33%
Anti-social behaviour523.11-37.50%
Drugs416.51300.00%
Burglary313.210.00%
Other theft39.910.00%
Vehicle crime29.910.00%
Shoplifting26.600.00%
Possession of weapons16.600.00%
Theft from the person13.300.00%
Other crime13.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18135.3838.46%
Anti-social behaviour859.43-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson726.4175.00%
Public order323.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime29.910.00%
Theft from the person16.600.00%
Bicycle theft13.300.00%
Drugs13.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13141.98-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour1142.9237.50%
Other theft536.3225.00%
Public order516.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson416.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime213.21100.00%
Burglary16.60-50.00%
Drugs13.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons13.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23198.11-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour875.94-38.46%
Public order726.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson523.1125.00%
Drugs516.5125.00%
Other theft416.51-42.86%
Possession of weapons313.21200.00%
Burglary29.910.00%
Robbery16.600.00%
Other crime13.300.00%
Vehicle crime13.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36254.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour13118.870.00%
Other theft742.920.00%
Public order623.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson419.810.00%
Drugs413.210.00%
Burglary213.210.00%
Theft from the person26.600.00%
Vehicle crime16.600.00%
Possession of weapons13.300.00%
Robbery13.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202424
April 202418
March 202418
February 202414
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202323
September 202336

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202423
June 20249
May 202410
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 202431
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN20 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jevington Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regency Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1