GORSE CLOSE, BN20 8RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8RZ

GORSE CLOSE, BN20 8RZ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8RZ 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 8RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8RZ, encompassing approximately 2595 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN20 8RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Filching Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cavalry Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Downs Avenue with total crimes: 2

GORSE CLOSE, BN20 8RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-62.50%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences88.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0160.00%
Public order23.08-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.390.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 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 offences88.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08400.00%
Public order31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24-16.67%
Other crime11.930.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.780.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Filching Road
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cavalry Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Downs Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Colwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Command Road
    Total1
    Other crime1