BN20 8NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8NL

BN20 8NL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8NL 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 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8NL, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-64.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BN20 8NL 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

BN20 8NL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.03-64.58%
Violence and sexual offences65.99-50.00%
Public order52.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4826.07140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1216.9150.00%
Public order34.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.74-48.72%
Violence and sexual offences87.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.82-20.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3920.782.63%
Violence and sexual offences613.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.1166.67%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3824.3158.33%
Violence and sexual offences1413.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.7926.32%
Violence and sexual offences108.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.5126.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.68-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.28-53.85%
Public order42.11100.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3622.19-46.27%
Violence and sexual offences1312.68-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6732.761.52%
Violence and sexual offences1523.6015.38%
Anti-social behaviour55.28-28.57%
Public order21.76-50.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6634.1757.14%
Violence and sexual offences1323.2544.44%
Anti-social behaviour74.5875.00%
Public order42.47-20.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4223.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.790.00%
Public order53.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 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 202424
March 202419
February 202415
January 202436
December 202367
November 202366
October 202342

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN20 8NL 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. Command Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Broomfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Green Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Longland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1