BN21 2UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 2UD

BN21 2UD, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.68 per 1,000 population. This BN21 2UD 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 2UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 2UD, encompassing approximately 856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 2UD area, explore the BN21 2UD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN21 2UD area, visit the BN21 2UD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN21 2UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Rushlake Crescent with total crimes: 2

BN21 2UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.68-47.06%
Other theft610.51100.00%
Vehicle crime27.000.00%
Shoplifting12.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Theft from the person11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1746.6930.77%
Criminal damage and arson519.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.84150.00%
Other theft35.8450.00%
Shoplifting23.50-33.33%
Theft from the person22.330.00%
Public order22.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Robbery12.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.521200.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.18150.00%
Public order55.84400.00%
Shoplifting35.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Public order11.17-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.84-44.44%
Public order45.84300.00%
Other theft14.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Public order12.33-50.00%

In February 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 offences614.01-14.29%
Public order27.000.00%
Shoplifting12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft11.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.01-36.36%
Other theft48.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.67100.00%
Shoplifting12.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.1883.33%
Shoplifting312.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5050.00%
Other theft33.5050.00%
Other crime13.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Drugs11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.00-57.14%
Other theft23.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Public order12.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.01600.00%
Public order48.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%
Other theft11.17-66.67%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.350.00%
Other theft311.670.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Bicycle theft22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 20241
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 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
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
September 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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rushlake Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1