VICARAGE DRIVE, BN20 8AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8AR

VICARAGE DRIVE, BN20 8AR, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8AR 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 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8AR, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN20 8AR area, explore the BN20 8AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN20 8AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Salehurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bay Pond Road with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE DRIVE, BN20 8AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.38175.00%
Shoplifting46.49300.00%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Theft from the person11.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.13200.00%
Shoplifting21.77-60.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.5625.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.95300.00%
Public order32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.61-45.45%
Shoplifting43.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.5137.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.4933.33%
Public order42.3633.33%
Shoplifting42.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.72200.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.15-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.7266.67%
Shoplifting42.95-50.00%
Burglary32.3650.00%
Other crime11.77-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.10-10.00%
Shoplifting85.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.72-40.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.9025.00%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.33100.00%
Vehicle crime45.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Shoplifting32.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.020.00%
Shoplifting52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN20 8AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker'S Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Salehurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bay Pond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ocklynge Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Mary'S Cottages
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Summerdown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bradford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Letheren Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parsonage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1