BN21 2QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 2QP

BN21 2QP, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.11 per 1,000 population. This BN21 2QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN21 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 19.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN21 2QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 2QP, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN21 2QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Beverington Road with total crimes: 2

BN21 2QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.111200.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.180.00%
Other theft21.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.53-35.71%
Other theft55.37150.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Shoplifting11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.360.00%
Public order32.39-40.00%
Shoplifting21.79-33.33%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Robbery11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.49433.33%
Public order59.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.98100.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.77-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-81.82%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5357.14%
Public order56.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences78.36-22.22%
Other theft34.18-25.00%
Shoplifting11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.92-30.77%
Other theft45.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39200.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Shoplifting11.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.3144.44%
Other theft47.76100.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-25.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.74125.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-50.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.150.00%
Public order43.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Beverington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Framfield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rangemore Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1