DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BN21 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4BZ

DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BN21 4BZ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.54 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4BZ, encompassing approximately 4285 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 4BZ area, explore the BN21 4BZ 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: (58) incidents (-10.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-51.16% decrease)

BN21 4BZ 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

DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BN21 4BZ 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 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7248.5414.29%
Violence and sexual offences5816.80-10.77%
Anti-social behaviour2113.53-51.16%
Public order154.90-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson113.50-35.29%
Drugs82.5760.00%
Other theft71.87-56.25%
Vehicle crime41.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.93100.00%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

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 offences6558.5735.42%
Shoplifting6315.175.00%
Anti-social behaviour4314.70-15.69%
Criminal damage and arson1710.036.25%
Other theft163.97-5.88%
Public order163.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.730.00%
Drugs51.400.00%
Theft from the person51.1766.67%
Burglary51.1766.67%
Bicycle theft41.17300.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6054.1430.43%
Anti-social behaviour5114.0096.15%
Violence and sexual offences4811.90-12.73%
Public order2011.2025.00%
Other theft174.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.9777.78%
Vehicle crime63.73-50.00%
Drugs51.40-16.67%
Theft from the person31.17-25.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5546.44-9.84%
Shoplifting4612.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2610.73-7.14%
Other theft176.07-10.53%
Public order163.9714.29%
Vehicle crime123.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.80-25.00%
Drugs62.1020.00%
Theft from the person41.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6141.541.67%
Anti-social behaviour2814.23-26.32%
Shoplifting236.53-56.60%
Other theft195.3735.71%
Public order144.43-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson123.2733.33%
Vehicle crime62.8050.00%
Drugs51.40-16.67%
Theft from the person41.17-20.00%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6052.271.69%
Shoplifting5314.003.92%
Anti-social behaviour3812.3758.33%
Public order178.870.00%
Other theft143.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2712.50%
Possession of weapons62.10500.00%
Drugs61.40-40.00%
Theft from the person51.4066.67%
Other crime41.170.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Robbery30.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5944.3451.28%
Shoplifting5113.7782.14%
Anti-social behaviour2411.9033.33%
Public order175.60142.86%
Drugs103.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.33-76.47%
Other crime41.87300.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.3721.88%
Criminal damage and arson349.10126.67%
Shoplifting287.937.69%
Anti-social behaviour186.530.00%
Public order74.20-58.82%
Burglary51.63-50.00%
Drugs41.170.00%
Other theft40.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-75.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.37-34.69%
Shoplifting267.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour186.07-14.29%
Public order174.20112.50%
Criminal damage and arson153.970.00%
Burglary103.50150.00%
Other theft82.33-42.86%
Drugs41.8733.33%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.70-50.00%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4940.3748.48%
Shoplifting3911.43-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour219.1010.53%
Criminal damage and arson154.9050.00%
Other theft143.5027.27%
Public order83.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime51.87150.00%
Theft from the person41.170.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Possession of weapons40.93300.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Drugs30.700.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4031.27-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences339.33-37.74%
Anti-social behaviour197.70-5.00%
Public order144.43-12.50%
Other theft113.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.5711.11%
Drugs32.33-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.770.00%
Shoplifting4912.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.430.00%
Public order164.670.00%
Other theft113.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.570.00%
Drugs72.100.00%
Burglary51.630.00%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202443
July 202451
June 202426
May 202428
April 202438
March 202424
February 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202417
June 202417
May 202419
April 202414
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202465
July 202448
June 202455
May 202461
April 202460
March 202459
February 202439
January 202432
December 202349
November 202333
October 202353

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202420
June 202416
May 202414
April 202417
March 202417
February 20247
January 202417
December 20238
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202416
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20248
February 202434
January 202415
December 202315
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20244
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 550 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202463
July 202460
June 202446
May 202423
April 202453
March 202451
February 202428
January 202426
December 202339
November 202340
October 202349

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 4BZ 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. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Trinity Trees
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1