ELMS AVENUE, BN21 3DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 3DL

ELMS AVENUE, BN21 3DL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.54 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3DL 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 3DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3DL, encompassing approximately 4911 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 3DL area, explore the BN21 3DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (3.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-52.08% decrease)

BN21 3DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 66
  • Seaside Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

ELMS AVENUE, BN21 3DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7952.543.95%
Shoplifting7216.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour2314.66-52.08%
Public order214.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.285.88%
Drugs113.6710.00%
Other theft82.24-52.94%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Vehicle crime51.43-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.02-33.33%
Robbery40.81300.00%
Possession of weapons30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.61-60.00%
Theft from the person10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7656.815.56%
Shoplifting6415.488.47%
Anti-social behaviour4813.03-29.41%
Other theft179.77-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson173.46-22.73%
Public order153.46-16.67%
Drugs103.05100.00%
Vehicle crime72.04-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.43500.00%
Other crime51.22150.00%
Theft from the person51.0225.00%
Possession of weapons41.02100.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7258.0318.03%
Anti-social behaviour6814.6654.55%
Shoplifting5913.8525.53%
Criminal damage and arson2212.0157.14%
Other theft184.485.88%
Public order183.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime103.67-9.09%
Drugs52.040.00%
Theft from the person41.02100.00%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.81-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6146.83-15.28%
Shoplifting4712.4295.83%
Anti-social behaviour449.572.33%
Public order218.965.00%
Other theft174.28-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson143.4627.27%
Vehicle crime112.85120.00%
Drugs52.24-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Theft from the person20.61-66.67%
Burglary20.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7245.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour4314.6634.38%
Other theft248.7671.43%
Shoplifting244.89-55.56%
Public order204.895.26%
Criminal damage and arson114.07-38.89%
Burglary62.2420.00%
Drugs61.22-25.00%
Theft from the person61.2220.00%
Vehicle crime51.22150.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8451.319.09%
Shoplifting5417.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3211.0014.29%
Public order196.5226.67%
Criminal damage and arson183.8780.00%
Other theft143.67133.33%
Drugs82.85-20.00%
Burglary51.63150.00%
Possession of weapons51.02400.00%
Theft from the person51.020.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7744.3942.59%
Shoplifting5415.6892.86%
Anti-social behaviour2811.0040.00%
Public order155.7036.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.05-54.55%
Drugs102.040.00%
Other theft62.04-25.00%
Theft from the person51.22400.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Burglary20.61-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.39-5.26%
Shoplifting2811.003.70%
Criminal damage and arson225.7046.67%
Anti-social behaviour204.48-20.00%
Public order114.07-57.69%
Drugs102.2466.67%
Other theft82.04-20.00%
Burglary71.63-22.22%
Vehicle crime11.43-80.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5738.48-19.72%
Shoplifting2711.61-34.15%
Public order265.50271.43%
Anti-social behaviour255.29-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson155.09-16.67%
Other theft103.05-44.44%
Burglary92.0480.00%
Drugs61.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.22-44.44%
Robbery31.02-57.14%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-60.00%
Theft from the person10.41-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7146.8333.96%
Shoplifting4114.46-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour298.357.41%
Criminal damage and arson185.91-5.26%
Other theft183.6750.00%
Drugs103.670.00%
Vehicle crime92.04200.00%
Robbery71.83600.00%
Public order71.43-58.82%
Burglary51.43-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.02400.00%
Possession of weapons51.02400.00%
Theft from the person51.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5339.91-19.70%
Shoplifting4210.79-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour278.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson195.5018.75%
Public order173.87-26.09%
Other theft123.469.09%
Drugs102.44-9.09%
Burglary82.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.6350.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6647.240.00%
Shoplifting5913.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour2412.010.00%
Public order234.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.680.00%
Drugs113.260.00%
Other theft112.240.00%
Burglary102.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202422
June 202414
May 202411
April 202418
March 202410
February 202422
January 202415
December 202318
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202418
June 202421
May 202420
April 202419
March 202415
February 202411
January 202426
December 20237
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202476
July 202472
June 202461
May 202472
April 202484
March 202477
February 202454
January 202457
December 202371
November 202353
October 202366

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 411 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202448
July 202468
June 202444
May 202443
April 202432
March 202428
February 202420
January 202425
December 202329
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202418
June 202417
May 202424
April 202414
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 202318
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 571 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202464
July 202459
June 202447
May 202424
April 202454
March 202454
February 202428
January 202427
December 202341
November 202342
October 202359

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 3DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Road
    Total66
    Shoplifting57
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Seaside Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bourne Street
    Total12
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Langney Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elms Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. North Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pevensey Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ceylon Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shackleton Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Queens Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Elms Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cavendish Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 17. Colonnade Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Harris Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 20. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marine Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Saddlers Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1