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

Overview of Crime in BN21 3UU

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3UU, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3UU 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 3UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3UU, encompassing approximately 4856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 3UU area, explore the BN21 3UU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN21 3UU area, visit the BN21 3UU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

BN21 3UU 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 3UU 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 offences3316.68-13.16%
Shoplifting106.7966.67%
Public order92.06-10.00%
Burglary61.85500.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-37.50%
Other theft21.03-83.33%
Theft from the person20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.852.70%
Anti-social behaviour197.82-5.00%
Other theft123.91140.00%
Public order102.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0660.00%
Shoplifting61.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Drugs51.24-58.33%
Theft from the person41.03300.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
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 offences3722.8527.59%
Anti-social behaviour207.6211.11%
Shoplifting124.1271.43%
Drugs122.471100.00%
Public order102.470.00%
Other theft52.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.03-42.86%
Other crime30.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
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 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.94-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour185.97-35.71%
Public order103.71-16.67%
Shoplifting72.06-56.25%
Vehicle crime71.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Other theft61.2420.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.535.88%
Anti-social behaviour287.4121.74%
Shoplifting165.77-15.79%
Public order123.2971.43%
Other theft52.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.03400.00%
Burglary41.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-66.67%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.3030.77%
Anti-social behaviour237.00228.57%
Shoplifting194.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.91100.00%
Public order72.47-12.50%
Other theft61.440.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.5023.81%
Shoplifting195.3590.00%
Public order83.91700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.65-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.38-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour124.3271.43%
Shoplifting102.47-9.09%
Other theft82.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.41-75.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-87.50%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.4454.84%
Shoplifting119.8857.14%
Burglary82.26166.67%
Vehicle crime71.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.44-30.00%
Public order71.4440.00%
Theft from the person41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.8510.71%
Anti-social behaviour106.380.00%
Shoplifting72.0640.00%
Other theft61.4420.00%
Public order51.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-42.86%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.8527.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.77-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.06-30.00%
Public order61.44-40.00%
Shoplifting51.24-16.67%
Drugs51.03-64.29%
Other theft51.03-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-60.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.800.00%
Drugs144.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.680.00%
Public order102.060.00%
Other theft82.060.00%
Shoplifting61.650.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
July 202437
June 202429
May 202436
April 202434
March 202426
February 202421
January 202448
December 202331
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202420
June 202418
May 202428
April 202423
March 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20246
March 20246
February 20248
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 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 3UU 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. Carew Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hartfield Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Upperton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upperton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Winchcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Longstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1