BN21 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4EF

BN21 4EF, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.64 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4EF, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 4EF area, explore the BN21 4EF 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 (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN21 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilmington Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Jevington Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Wilmington Square with total crimes: 5

BN21 4EF 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour126.6220.00%
Public order53.6125.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.7562.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.82-47.37%
Burglary53.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Other theft41.20-42.86%
Public order41.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.75171.43%
Violence and sexual offences165.72-27.27%
Other theft74.8140.00%
Public order72.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1133.33%
Vehicle crime21.20-77.78%
Drugs20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3583.33%
Vehicle crime96.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7116.67%
Public order72.11250.00%
Other theft52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-40.00%
Other theft61.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8025.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.54-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01100.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6330.77%
Anti-social behaviour105.1111.11%
Drugs43.01100.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-92.59%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2717.75350.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.12-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.91350.00%
Public order32.710.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.53-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.510.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7245.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-66.67%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3150.00%
Other theft62.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8025.00%
Public order51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.640.00%
Other theft66.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202416
June 202422
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413
January 202415
December 202316
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202419
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 202427
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jevington Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Silverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Furness Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 8. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regency Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1