BN21 4AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4AH

BN21 4AH, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.62 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4AH 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 4AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4AH, encompassing approximately 4304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 4AH area, explore the BN21 4AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-6.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

BN21 4AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 66
  • Seaside Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

BN21 4AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7247.6214.29%
Violence and sexual offences6116.73-6.15%
Anti-social behaviour1614.17-61.90%
Public order133.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.02-27.78%
Drugs83.0260.00%
Other theft71.86-56.25%
Vehicle crime41.63-33.33%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.46-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6557.3820.37%
Shoplifting6315.105.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.63-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson189.76-14.29%
Other theft164.18-11.11%
Public order133.72-23.53%
Vehicle crime63.020.00%
Drugs51.390.00%
Theft from the person51.1666.67%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6057.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour5713.94103.57%
Violence and sexual offences5413.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson2112.54133.33%
Other theft184.8812.50%
Public order174.186.25%
Vehicle crime63.95-45.45%
Drugs51.39-16.67%
Theft from the person31.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5446.23-11.48%
Shoplifting4512.5495.65%
Anti-social behaviour2810.453.70%
Other theft166.50-20.00%
Public order163.7214.29%
Vehicle crime113.7283.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.56-25.00%
Drugs62.0950.00%
Theft from the person41.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6140.88-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour2714.17-20.59%
Shoplifting236.27-56.60%
Other theft205.3442.86%
Public order144.65-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.2520.00%
Vehicle crime62.79100.00%
Burglary41.39-33.33%
Drugs40.93-33.33%
Theft from the person40.93-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6351.34-4.55%
Shoplifting5314.633.92%
Anti-social behaviour3412.3147.83%
Public order157.900.00%
Other theft143.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.2511.11%
Possession of weapons62.32500.00%
Burglary61.39200.00%
Drugs61.39-40.00%
Theft from the person51.3966.67%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6645.0657.14%
Shoplifting5115.3382.14%
Anti-social behaviour2311.8521.05%
Public order155.34150.00%
Drugs103.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.32-74.29%
Other theft42.09-20.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.3823.53%
Criminal damage and arson359.76133.33%
Shoplifting288.137.69%
Anti-social behaviour196.5011.76%
Public order64.41-62.50%
Drugs51.3925.00%
Burglary51.16-50.00%
Other theft51.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.22-32.00%
Shoplifting267.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.04-15.00%
Public order163.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.72-6.25%
Burglary103.48150.00%
Other theft102.32-37.50%
Drugs42.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-33.33%
Other crime30.930.00%
Theft from the person10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.3551.52%
Shoplifting3911.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.0617.65%
Criminal damage and arson164.6545.45%
Other theft163.7245.45%
Public order83.72-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.86200.00%
Theft from the person41.390.00%
Burglary40.9333.33%
Robbery40.930.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3930.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.950.00%
Other theft112.560.00%
Public order112.560.00%
Drugs42.560.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202442
July 202457
June 202428
May 202427
April 202434
March 202423
February 202419
January 202417
December 202320
November 202317

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202418
June 202416
May 202420
April 202414
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202465
July 202454
June 202454
May 202461
April 202463
March 202466
February 202442
January 202434
December 202350
November 202333

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202416
May 202414
April 202415
March 202415
February 20246
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202421
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 202435
January 202415
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243

A total of 499 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202463
July 202460
June 202445
May 202423
April 202453
March 202451
February 202428
January 202426
December 202339
November 202339

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 4AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Road
    Total66
    Shoplifting57
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Seaside Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elms Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. North Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shackleton Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Queens Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elms Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 14. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lismore Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Hyde Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1