BLACKWATER ROAD, BN20 7DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 7DG

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN20 7DG, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.51 per 1,000 population. This BN20 7DG 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 7DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 7DG, encompassing approximately 1708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN20 7DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilmington Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Jevington Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 4

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN20 7DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.51-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour149.3675.00%
Public order68.19-33.33%
Other crime33.510.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.6815.79%
Public order912.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.27-46.67%
Vehicle crime44.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.2658.33%
Anti-social behaviour1511.1287.50%
Public order68.7850.00%
Other theft33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.839.09%
Anti-social behaviour87.020.00%
Public order44.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Other theft31.76-40.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Drugs21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.90-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.440.00%
Other theft54.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.68-60.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.4871.43%
Anti-social behaviour67.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.51150.00%
Drugs32.930.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.46250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.10-30.00%
Public order34.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.46-16.67%
Public order45.85300.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.2920.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.02-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-33.33%
Public order11.17-83.33%
Other theft10.59-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.31-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour95.8580.00%
Public order65.2750.00%
Other theft53.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.93-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.34-14.29%
Other theft710.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.100.00%
Public order42.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Shoplifting22.340.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.290.00%
Public order52.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.930.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202419
June 202412
May 202411
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jevington Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Silverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Furness Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 6. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fitzgerald Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Saffrons Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Camden Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Bath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1