BN21 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 3QJ

BN21 3QJ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.79 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3QJ, encompassing approximately 5336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (28.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)

BN21 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 66
  • Station Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

BN21 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8538.7928.79%
Violence and sexual offences5715.93-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour1710.68-41.38%
Public order163.19-36.00%
Vehicle crime63.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-64.29%
Theft from the person40.94-20.00%
Other theft40.75-75.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs30.56-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8147.9855.77%
Shoplifting6615.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour2912.37-27.50%
Public order255.4331.58%
Other theft164.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson143.000.00%
Drugs82.62-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.5050.00%
Theft from the person51.1266.67%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6644.6020.00%
Violence and sexual offences5212.376.12%
Anti-social behaviour409.7553.85%
Public order197.500.00%
Other theft183.5620.00%
Drugs143.37180.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.6255.56%
Vehicle crime42.6233.33%
Theft from the person30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-66.67%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5537.4852.78%
Violence and sexual offences4910.31-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour269.18-21.21%
Public order194.87-26.92%
Other theft153.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8180.00%
Possession of weapons61.690.00%
Robbery61.12200.00%
Burglary51.12150.00%
Drugs50.9425.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Theft from the person20.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.86-27.78%
Shoplifting369.75-49.30%
Anti-social behaviour336.75-26.67%
Public order266.1862.50%
Other theft104.87-28.57%
Possession of weapons61.87500.00%
Theft from the person61.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-37.50%
Drugs40.94300.00%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7246.1028.57%
Shoplifting7113.4910.94%
Anti-social behaviour4513.31150.00%
Public order168.43-5.88%
Other theft143.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.6214.29%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.19-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6436.3672.97%
Violence and sexual offences5611.9964.71%
Anti-social behaviour1810.495.88%
Public order173.3754.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.19-22.22%
Drugs71.31600.00%
Other theft61.31-40.00%
Theft from the person41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3724.92-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences346.93-30.61%
Anti-social behaviour176.37-22.73%
Public order113.19-15.38%
Other theft102.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8750.00%
Theft from the person51.69-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Burglary20.56-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.11-15.52%
Shoplifting389.18-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour227.1229.41%
Public order134.12-7.14%
Burglary92.44200.00%
Theft from the person61.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime51.12400.00%
Other theft40.94-76.47%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Bicycle theft30.56200.00%
Robbery20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5832.9816.00%
Shoplifting4810.8711.63%
Anti-social behaviour179.00-15.00%
Other theft173.190.00%
Public order143.19-44.00%
Theft from the person52.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-54.55%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5034.48-7.41%
Shoplifting439.37-29.51%
Public order258.0656.25%
Anti-social behaviour204.69-20.00%
Other theft173.7554.55%
Criminal damage and arson113.1910.00%
Drugs72.06-46.15%
Theft from the person41.3133.33%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6138.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences5411.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour2510.120.00%
Public order164.690.00%
Drugs133.000.00%
Other theft112.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.060.00%
Bicycle theft51.870.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202419
June 202419
May 202426
April 202416
March 202417
February 202411
January 202413
December 202314
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202481
July 202452
June 202449
May 202452
April 202472
March 202456
February 202434
January 202449
December 202358
November 202350
October 202354

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202429
July 202440
June 202426
May 202433
April 202445
March 202418
February 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202414
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 670 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202466
July 202466
June 202455
May 202436
April 202471
March 202464
February 202437
January 202438
December 202348
November 202343
October 202361

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 202418
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 202317
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Terminus Road
    Total66
    Shoplifting57
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Station Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ivy Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Furness Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Bernard Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Southfields Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Avenue Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A2040
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hartfield Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upperton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Old Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lismore Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Hyde Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1