VICTORIA GARDENS, BN20 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8NJ

VICTORIA GARDENS, BN20 8NJ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8NJ, encompassing approximately 2973 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN20 8NJ area, explore the BN20 8NJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN20 8NJ area, visit the BN20 8NJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-64.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BN20 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Northiam Road with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA GARDENS, BN20 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.45-64.58%
Violence and sexual offences75.72-36.36%
Public order52.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4823.88140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.1457.14%
Public order33.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.78-48.72%
Violence and sexual offences76.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-42.86%
Public order21.35100.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3920.522.63%
Violence and sexual offences713.12-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.35133.33%
Burglary32.350.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3821.1952.00%
Violence and sexual offences1112.7822.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.70-40.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.1431.58%
Violence and sexual offences98.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.030.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198.7526.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.3925.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.76-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.05-60.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3619.84-46.27%
Violence and sexual offences1012.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6730.941.52%
Violence and sexual offences1422.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.71-37.50%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6632.2957.14%
Violence and sexual offences1422.2075.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.7160.00%
Public order42.6933.33%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4220.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202448
July 202420
June 202439
May 202438
April 202425
March 202419
February 202415
January 202436
December 202367
November 202366
October 202342

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting16
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Northiam Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Victoria Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cavalry Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Beechy Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wessex Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chamberlain Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fiennes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Macmillan Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bodmin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broomfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Green Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Longland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1