HAMSEY CLOSE, BN20 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN20 8UH

HAMSEY CLOSE, BN20 8UH, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This BN20 8UH 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 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN20 8UH, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN20 8UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downs Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Royal Sussex Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Millbrook Gardens with total crimes: 1

HAMSEY CLOSE, BN20 8UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.560.00%
Public order22.49-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2150.00%
Public order32.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49100.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2114.29%
Other theft23.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0440.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences54.14-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.36-27.27%
Other theft53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.460.00%
Public order24.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Downs Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Royal Sussex Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whitehill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Filching Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cavalry Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lennox Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Command Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hamsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rusper Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Avard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newick Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rockhurst Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1