BN21 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4AJ

BN21 4AJ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.07 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4AJ, encompassing approximately 3764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 4AJ area, explore the BN21 4AJ 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: (55) incidents (-6.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-52.63% decrease)

BN21 4AJ 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 4AJ 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 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7252.0714.29%
Violence and sexual offences5519.13-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour1814.61-52.63%
Public order144.787.69%
Criminal damage and arson113.72-31.25%
Other theft62.92-57.14%
Drugs61.5920.00%
Vehicle crime41.5933.33%
Burglary21.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-80.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6361.105.00%
Violence and sexual offences5916.7431.11%
Anti-social behaviour3815.67-15.56%
Criminal damage and arson1610.096.67%
Other theft144.25-12.50%
Public order133.72-31.58%
Drugs53.450.00%
Theft from the person51.3366.67%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6058.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour4515.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4511.95-8.16%
Public order1911.9526.67%
Other theft165.056.67%
Criminal damage and arson154.2587.50%
Vehicle crime63.98-50.00%
Drugs51.59-16.67%
Theft from the person31.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4947.82-12.50%
Shoplifting4513.0295.65%
Anti-social behaviour1811.95-21.74%
Other theft154.78-11.76%
Public order153.987.14%
Vehicle crime123.98140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.19-33.33%
Drugs62.1350.00%
Theft from the person41.590.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5643.041.82%
Anti-social behaviour2314.88-20.69%
Shoplifting236.11-56.60%
Other theft176.1141.67%
Public order144.52-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.7233.33%
Vehicle crime53.1966.67%
Drugs41.33-33.33%
Theft from the person41.06-20.00%
Burglary31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5554.460.00%
Shoplifting5314.613.92%
Anti-social behaviour2914.0861.11%
Public order157.700.00%
Other theft123.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1928.57%
Possession of weapons62.39500.00%
Drugs61.59-40.00%
Theft from the person51.5966.67%
Other crime41.3333.33%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5546.4948.65%
Shoplifting5114.6182.14%
Anti-social behaviour1813.5512.50%
Public order154.78150.00%
Drugs103.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-79.41%
Other theft41.860.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Theft from the person30.80200.00%
Burglary20.80-60.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.3937.04%
Criminal damage and arson349.83161.54%
Shoplifting289.037.69%
Anti-social behaviour167.446.67%
Public order64.25-64.71%
Burglary51.59-50.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Other theft41.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.54-35.71%
Shoplifting267.17-33.33%
Public order176.91142.86%
Anti-social behaviour154.52-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson133.980.00%
Burglary103.45233.33%
Other theft82.66-38.46%
Drugs42.1333.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Theft from the person10.80-75.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4241.4444.83%
Shoplifting3911.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.365.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.0530.00%
Other theft133.4518.18%
Public order73.45-36.36%
Theft from the person41.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3933.21-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences2910.36-35.56%
Anti-social behaviour187.7012.50%
Public order114.78-31.25%
Other theft112.9222.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.9211.11%
Drugs32.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4943.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences4513.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.950.00%
Public order164.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.250.00%
Other theft92.390.00%
Drugs72.390.00%
Burglary51.860.00%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202438
July 202445
June 202418
May 202423
April 202429
March 202418
February 202416
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202416
June 202415
May 202417
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202459
July 202445
June 202449
May 202456
April 202455
March 202455
February 202437
January 202427
December 202342
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202415
February 20246
January 202417
December 20237
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 202434
January 202413
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 548 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 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
October 202349

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 4AJ 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. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elms Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 13. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Lismore Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1