HARTFIELD LANE, BN21 2AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 2AN

HARTFIELD LANE, BN21 2AN, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population. This BN21 2AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN21 postcode area, which has experienced 587 crimes and a crime rate of 22.17 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN21 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 2AN, encompassing approximately 4940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 2AN area, explore the BN21 2AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN21 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Upper Avenue with total crimes: 6

HARTFIELD LANE, BN21 2AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.2137.50%
Anti-social behaviour146.687.69%
Other theft92.8350.00%
Public order71.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4225.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Shoplifting40.81-50.00%
Drugs30.81-75.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.809.09%
Anti-social behaviour134.8644.44%
Drugs122.631100.00%
Shoplifting82.4314.29%
Public order71.62-12.50%
Other theft61.4220.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.76-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour94.45-57.14%
Public order81.82-27.27%
Shoplifting71.62-41.67%
Other theft51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Burglary40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.8410.71%
Anti-social behaviour216.2810.53%
Shoplifting124.25-33.33%
Public order112.4383.33%
Burglary42.23100.00%
Other theft40.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour195.67280.00%
Shoplifting183.8580.00%
Other theft63.6420.00%
Public order61.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2166.67%
Drugs21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.7431.25%
Shoplifting104.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-54.55%
Other theft51.01-37.50%
Public order41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.24120.00%
Other theft82.23300.00%
Shoplifting81.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.81-33.33%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.8023.08%
Shoplifting106.4866.67%
Burglary82.02700.00%
Vehicle crime61.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-28.57%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Theft from the person40.81300.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Other theft20.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.2616.67%
Other theft61.4250.00%
Shoplifting61.21100.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5546.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Drugs51.21-54.55%
Public order51.01-44.44%
Other theft41.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40-60.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.049.09%
Drugs112.43120.00%
Public order92.2380.00%
Other theft81.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.6250.00%
Shoplifting61.21100.00%
Bicycle theft51.21-16.67%
Other crime31.010.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.568.70%
Anti-social behaviour115.0622.22%
Other theft72.2375.00%
Bicycle theft61.4250.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Drugs51.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Shoplifting30.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202424
June 202422
May 202431
April 202428
March 202421
February 202416
January 202432
December 202326
November 202322
October 202315
September 202325
August 202323

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202421
April 202419
March 20245
February 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 202311
August 20239

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 202418
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202412
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 2AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Eastbourne (Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hartfield Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Leonard'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Commercial Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carew Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lewes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Arundel Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upperton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bedfordwell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Roborough Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ashford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Mill Gap Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bernard Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Avenue Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. A2040
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bedford Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mayfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1