BN21 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 2UL

BN21 2UL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This BN21 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 2UL, encompassing approximately 1231 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN21 2UL 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
  • Regents Place with total crimes: 2

BN21 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.86-47.37%
Other theft68.12100.00%
Vehicle crime24.870.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.915.56%
Criminal damage and arson515.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0666.67%
Other theft34.0650.00%
Shoplifting22.44100.00%
Theft from the person21.620.00%
Public order21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.85800.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.61150.00%
Public order54.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.060.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Public order10.81-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.74-50.00%
Public order54.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.06-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

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 offences69.74-25.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences815.43-11.11%
Other theft56.4925.00%
Burglary24.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences918.6750.00%
Other theft47.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2550.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 offences610.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.37300.00%
Public order43.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.25-63.64%
Other theft13.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.480.00%
Other theft38.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202419
June 202418
May 20242
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20245
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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
September 20232

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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 2UL 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. Regents Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1