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

Overview of Crime in BN21 3UX

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3UX, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.34 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3UX 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 3UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3UX, encompassing approximately 5750 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (28.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BN21 3UX 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

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN21 3UX 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 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8536.3428.79%
Violence and sexual offences6214.78-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour1510.78-44.44%
Public order132.61-23.53%
Vehicle crime72.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-41.67%
Burglary61.22500.00%
Theft from the person41.04-42.86%
Drugs30.70-62.50%
Other theft30.52-84.21%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8444.3442.37%
Shoplifting6614.611.54%
Anti-social behaviour2711.48-38.64%
Other theft194.7026.67%
Public order173.30-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson122.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.0933.33%
Drugs81.39-42.86%
Theft from the person71.39133.33%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6544.1720.37%
Violence and sexual offences5911.3018.00%
Anti-social behaviour4410.2662.96%
Public order237.6515.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.00100.00%
Other theft152.780.00%
Drugs142.61250.00%
Vehicle crime62.430.00%
Theft from the person31.0450.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.17-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5435.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences509.39-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour278.69-27.03%
Public order204.70-28.57%
Other theft153.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6133.33%
Possession of weapons61.390.00%
Robbery61.0450.00%
Vehicle crime61.0450.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Theft from the person20.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5735.82-21.92%
Anti-social behaviour379.91-7.50%
Shoplifting366.43-47.83%
Public order286.2655.56%
Other theft124.87-20.00%
Possession of weapons62.09200.00%
Theft from the person61.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-33.33%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7342.9530.36%
Shoplifting6912.697.81%
Anti-social behaviour4012.00135.29%
Public order186.960.00%
Other theft153.1387.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.6180.00%
Robbery41.57100.00%
Theft from the person40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Other crime30.700.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Drugs20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting6433.0472.97%
Violence and sexual offences5611.1336.59%
Public order189.7480.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.136.25%
Other theft82.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-44.44%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Theft from the person40.87-20.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.00-30.51%
Shoplifting377.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.43-15.79%
Other theft102.78150.00%
Public order101.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.7450.00%
Theft from the person51.57-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Burglary20.52-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5930.43-1.67%
Shoplifting3710.26-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour196.4326.67%
Public order153.3015.38%
Burglary92.61200.00%
Vehicle crime61.57100.00%
Theft from the person61.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Other theft41.04-80.95%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5250.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%
Robbery20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6032.0015.38%
Shoplifting4910.4313.95%
Other theft218.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.65-16.67%
Public order132.61-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-33.33%
Theft from the person51.0425.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Drugs30.52-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5230.95-8.77%
Shoplifting439.04-28.33%
Public order227.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.83-28.00%
Other theft153.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.61-25.00%
Drugs71.57-53.33%
Theft from the person41.2233.33%
Bicycle theft20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6037.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences5710.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.910.00%
Public order164.350.00%
Drugs152.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.610.00%
Other theft92.090.00%
Bicycle theft51.570.00%
Possession of weapons40.870.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202423
June 202420
May 202428
April 202418
March 202418
February 202410
January 202415
December 202313
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 710 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202484
July 202459
June 202450
May 202457
April 202473
March 202456
February 202441
January 202459
December 202360
November 202352
October 202357

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202444
June 202427
May 202437
April 202440
March 202417
February 202416
January 202419
December 202315
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 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 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 665 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202466
July 202465
June 202454
May 202436
April 202469
March 202464
February 202437
January 202437
December 202349
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202414
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 202415
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 202321
November 202315
October 20239

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 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202416
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

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

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 3UX 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. Upper Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ivy Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harris Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Bernard Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Southfields Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 15. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Avenue Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A2040
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bedford Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Hartfield Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Susan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Upperton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Old Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hyde Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1