VICTORIA DRIVE, BN20 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8JS

VICTORIA DRIVE, BN20 8JS, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN20 postcode area, which has experienced 93 crimes and a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN20 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8JS, encompassing approximately 2032 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN20 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salehurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lower Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bodmin Close with total crimes: 1

VICTORIA DRIVE, BN20 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8660.00%
Burglary33.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3528.57%
Vehicle crime34.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.4433.33%
Other theft31.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.35-22.22%
Burglary53.4466.67%
Other crime22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8228.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.43-42.86%
Burglary31.970.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.86-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4440.00%
Vehicle crime33.4450.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.920.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 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 offences1010.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.920.00%
Public order32.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.440.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Salehurst Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bodmin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. New Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Letheren Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mountney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broomfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birling Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dillingburgh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1