BN21 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 3QP

BN21 3QP, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.91 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3QP 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 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3QP, encompassing approximately 6039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (23.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-22.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

BN21 3QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 66
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Station Street with total crimes: 21

BN21 3QP 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 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8538.9123.19%
Violence and sexual offences7314.07-22.34%
Anti-social behaviour2212.09-35.29%
Public order183.64-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.98-55.56%
Other theft61.32-68.42%
Vehicle crime50.99-16.67%
Burglary50.830.00%
Theft from the person40.83-42.86%
Drugs30.66-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9448.3544.62%
Shoplifting6915.562.99%
Anti-social behaviour3411.42-27.66%
Public order265.638.33%
Other theft194.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.150.00%
Drugs102.98-28.57%
Theft from the person71.66133.33%
Vehicle crime61.1620.00%
Bicycle theft40.99100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6745.2017.54%
Violence and sexual offences6511.0910.17%
Anti-social behaviour4710.7638.24%
Public order247.780.00%
Other theft193.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.1563.64%
Drugs142.98100.00%
Vehicle crime52.32-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.83-62.50%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Theft from the person30.5050.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.33-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5939.74-24.36%
Shoplifting579.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.44-17.07%
Public order245.63-27.27%
Other theft193.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.1522.22%
Possession of weapons81.8233.33%
Vehicle crime71.32250.00%
Drugs71.1640.00%
Robbery71.1675.00%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Theft from the person20.83-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7840.56-12.36%
Anti-social behaviour4112.91-14.58%
Shoplifting386.79-49.33%
Public order336.2943.48%
Other theft195.4626.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.15-18.18%
Possession of weapons61.49200.00%
Theft from the person60.99-14.29%
Drugs50.99150.00%
Robbery40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8947.6812.66%
Shoplifting7514.7413.64%
Anti-social behaviour4812.42118.18%
Public order237.950.00%
Other theft153.81114.29%
Criminal damage and arson112.480.00%
Theft from the person71.8216.67%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Robbery30.660.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Drugs20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7938.9154.90%
Shoplifting6613.0878.38%
Public order2310.9376.92%
Anti-social behaviour223.81-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson113.64-26.67%
Other theft71.82-36.36%
Theft from the person61.1620.00%
Drugs60.99200.00%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.98-21.54%
Shoplifting378.44-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour236.13-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson153.8150.00%
Public order132.48-45.83%
Other theft112.1557.14%
Theft from the person51.82-16.67%
Burglary40.83-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6534.11-7.14%
Shoplifting4010.76-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour246.624.35%
Public order243.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.970.00%
Burglary91.66200.00%
Other theft71.49-63.16%
Theft from the person61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Drugs50.8325.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7035.2714.75%
Shoplifting4911.5913.95%
Anti-social behaviour238.11-4.17%
Other theft193.815.56%
Public order163.15-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson102.65-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.6625.00%
Theft from the person50.8325.00%
Drugs40.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6134.60-15.28%
Shoplifting4310.10-29.51%
Public order267.1230.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.30-20.00%
Other theft183.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.9845.45%
Drugs82.65-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Theft from the person40.6633.33%
Bicycle theft20.66-60.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7239.740.00%
Shoplifting6111.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour3010.100.00%
Public order204.970.00%
Other theft153.310.00%
Drugs132.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.150.00%
Bicycle theft51.820.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 270 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202424
June 202424
May 202433
April 202423
March 202423
February 202413
January 202424
December 202316
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 856 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202494
July 202465
June 202459
May 202478
April 202489
March 202479
February 202451
January 202465
December 202370
November 202361
October 202372

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
July 202447
June 202434
May 202441
April 202448
March 202422
February 202423
January 202424
December 202323
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202419
June 202419
May 202419
April 202415
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 202319
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202469
July 202467
June 202457
May 202438
April 202475
March 202466
February 202437
January 202440
December 202349
November 202343
October 202361

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Terminus Road
    Total66
    Shoplifting57
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Station Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 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. North Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ivy Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Furness Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Harris Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Southfields Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Avenue Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A2040
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upperton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Old Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1