COMPTON STREET, BN21 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4AP

COMPTON STREET, BN21 4AP, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4AP, encompassing approximately 3385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BN21 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Wilmington Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Jevington Gardens with total crimes: 6

COMPTON STREET, BN21 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.84-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.50-27.78%
Other theft63.8420.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Drugs41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-50.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.2747.06%
Anti-social behaviour187.39-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson65.320.00%
Other theft51.77-44.44%
Burglary51.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Public order31.18-57.14%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.68155.56%
Violence and sexual offences176.79-15.00%
Other theft95.020.00%
Public order72.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07200.00%
Vehicle crime41.77-60.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime105.91100.00%
Other theft92.9512.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.66-10.00%
Public order52.66150.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-71.43%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.3231.58%
Anti-social behaviour107.39-37.50%
Other theft82.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3616.67%
Vehicle crime52.0766.67%
Public order21.48-66.67%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.73100.00%
Public order61.770.00%
Other theft51.77400.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Drugs20.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2535.71%
Anti-social behaviour125.6133.33%
Drugs83.54166.67%
Public order62.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-90.32%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3119.50287.50%
Violence and sexual offences149.16-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.1428.57%
Drugs32.66-25.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.89-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.95-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson84.4314.29%
Public order72.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.07-12.50%
Drugs42.07300.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.4146.15%
Anti-social behaviour85.61-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.3675.00%
Public order32.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.70-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour113.8437.50%
Other theft53.2525.00%
Public order51.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.790.00%
Public order72.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Drugs51.480.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202417
June 202420
May 202425
April 202419
March 202419
February 202414
January 202415
December 202319
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202423
June 20249
May 202410
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 202431
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jevington Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Trinity Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regency Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1