THE AVENUE, BN21 3YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 3YE

THE AVENUE, BN21 3YE, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.90 per 1,000 population. This BN21 3YE 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 3YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 3YE, encompassing approximately 5454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

BN21 3YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

THE AVENUE, BN21 3YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5020.90-9.09%
Shoplifting149.1755.56%
Public order112.57-21.43%
Vehicle crime92.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.28-68.42%
Burglary51.10400.00%
Drugs30.92-50.00%
Other theft30.55-81.25%
Theft from the person30.55-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.1430.95%
Anti-social behaviour1910.08-32.14%
Other theft163.4814.29%
Public order142.93-12.50%
Shoplifting92.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.4775.00%
Theft from the person71.28133.33%
Drugs61.28-53.85%
Other crime21.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.877.69%
Anti-social behaviour287.7027.27%
Public order165.136.67%
Other theft142.9327.27%
Drugs132.57550.00%
Shoplifting122.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.20200.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Theft from the person30.73200.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.37-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.15-24.14%
Public order154.03-31.82%
Other theft112.7537.50%
Shoplifting102.02-44.44%
Possession of weapons61.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Burglary40.730.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-20.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.422.04%
Anti-social behaviour299.170.00%
Public order225.32144.44%
Shoplifting184.03-14.29%
Other theft83.30-11.11%
Possession of weapons51.47150.00%
Vehicle crime50.92150.00%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Theft from the person30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-62.50%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.2213.95%
Anti-social behaviour298.98123.08%
Shoplifting215.32-4.55%
Other theft93.8528.57%
Public order91.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.65100.00%
Theft from the person41.47100.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.6413.16%
Shoplifting227.8883.33%
Public order154.03114.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.75-18.75%
Other theft72.38-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-42.86%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.25-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour166.9723.08%
Shoplifting122.93-20.00%
Other theft92.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6540.00%
Public order71.28-36.36%
Theft from the person51.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-57.14%
Burglary20.55-77.78%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.65-7.55%
Shoplifting158.9836.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.7530.00%
Public order112.38-8.33%
Burglary92.02200.00%
Vehicle crime71.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2866.67%
Theft from the person50.9225.00%
Other theft30.92-78.57%
Possession of weapons30.5550.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.0012.77%
Other theft149.7240.00%
Public order122.57-25.00%
Shoplifting112.2083.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Theft from the person40.730.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.8214.63%
Public order168.6260.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.93-29.41%
Other theft102.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.830.00%
Drugs61.28-53.85%
Shoplifting61.10-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Theft from the person40.7333.33%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.520.00%
Drugs133.120.00%
Shoplifting112.380.00%
Public order102.020.00%
Other theft91.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.650.00%
Bicycle theft51.280.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202416
June 202415
May 202422
April 20249
March 202415
February 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202455
July 202442
June 202439
May 202450
April 202449
March 202443
February 202438
January 202449
December 202353
November 202347
October 202341

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202428
June 202422
May 202429
April 202429
March 202413
February 202416
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202418
April 202421
March 202422
February 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202413
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202414
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Upper Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ivy Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Bernard Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southfields Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Avenue Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A2040
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bedford Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Carew Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hartfield Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Richmond Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upperton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Old Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hyde Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. West Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upperton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1