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

Overview of Crime in BN20 7DH

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN20 7DH, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.39 per 1,000 population. This BN20 7DH 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 7DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 7DH, encompassing approximately 1701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN20 7DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jevington Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Furness Road with total crimes: 4

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN20 7DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1219.39-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour87.0533.33%
Other crime34.700.00%
Public order31.76-62.50%
Burglary11.760.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.5135.71%
Public order811.17166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.2342.86%
Public order35.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.050.00%
Public order44.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.28-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour75.2975.00%
Vehicle crime24.110.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.8727.27%
Anti-social behaviour48.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-60.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.81120.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.53150.00%
Burglary22.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.75250.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.11-37.50%
Public order32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.17-11.11%
Public order34.700.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.70100.00%
Public order53.5325.00%
Other theft42.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.04-46.15%
Other theft64.11100.00%
Public order43.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.040.00%
Public order47.640.00%
Other theft32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202414
June 202412
May 20249
April 202414
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 1 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

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
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 7DH postcode area is presented below.

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