ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 3DU

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3DU, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3DU 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 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3DU, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BN21 3DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Upper Avenue with total crimes: 10

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.27-2.94%
Shoplifting106.9766.67%
Public order82.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-37.50%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Other theft20.85-83.33%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.39-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour197.18-5.00%
Other theft124.01140.00%
Public order102.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1160.00%
Shoplifting61.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Drugs51.06-58.33%
Theft from the person41.06300.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.2437.04%
Anti-social behaviour207.8211.11%
Shoplifting124.2371.43%
Drugs122.541100.00%
Public order102.540.00%
Other theft52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-57.14%
Other crime30.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.59-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour185.70-33.33%
Public order103.80-16.67%
Shoplifting72.11-56.25%
Vehicle crime71.4875.00%
Other theft61.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2725.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.356.06%
Anti-social behaviour277.3917.39%
Shoplifting165.70-15.79%
Public order123.3850.00%
Other theft52.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.0832.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.97228.57%
Shoplifting194.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.0166.67%
Public order82.110.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Theft from the person31.0650.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.3219.05%
Shoplifting195.2890.00%
Public order84.01700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.4850.00%
Other theft51.27-28.57%
Burglary31.060.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 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 offences2112.46-52.27%
Shoplifting104.44-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.1128.57%
Other theft71.90133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.42-75.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.1362.96%
Shoplifting119.3057.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.32-30.00%
Public order71.4875.00%
Burglary61.48100.00%
Theft from the person41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.6350.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft30.63200.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.003.85%
Anti-social behaviour105.7011.11%
Shoplifting72.1140.00%
Other theft61.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Public order40.85-33.33%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs20.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.4223.81%
Anti-social behaviour95.49-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-12.50%
Public order61.48-40.00%
Shoplifting51.27-16.67%
Drugs51.06-64.29%
Other theft51.06-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.06-50.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.860.00%
Drugs144.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.960.00%
Public order102.750.00%
Other theft82.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.690.00%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
July 202437
June 202427
May 202435
April 202433
March 202425
February 202421
January 202444
December 202327
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202416
April 202419
March 202419
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202420
June 202418
May 202427
April 202423
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Upper Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lewes Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Harris Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Avenue Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A2040
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bedford Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hartfield Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upperton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Winchcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Longstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1