BLACKWATER ROAD, BN21 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4JQ

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN21 4JQ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.03 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4JQ, encompassing approximately 4138 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-33.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)

BN21 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Street with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Terrace with total crimes: 8

BLACKWATER ROAD, BN21 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.03-33.85%
Anti-social behaviour1910.3946.15%
Shoplifting184.59-28.00%
Public order114.35-15.38%
Other theft52.66-50.00%
Drugs51.2166.67%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6537.7062.50%
Shoplifting2515.718.70%
Anti-social behaviour136.04-56.67%
Public order133.14-23.53%
Other theft103.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.420.00%
Burglary51.21400.00%
Drugs31.21-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.495.26%
Anti-social behaviour309.6776.47%
Shoplifting237.2515.00%
Public order175.5621.43%
Other theft144.1127.27%
Criminal damage and arson123.38140.00%
Vehicle crime52.90-37.50%
Drugs41.21-20.00%
Theft from the person20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-83.33%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.1418.75%
Shoplifting209.1842.86%
Anti-social behaviour174.836.25%
Public order144.11-6.67%
Other theft113.3810.00%
Vehicle crime82.6660.00%
Possession of weapons61.93100.00%
Drugs51.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-16.67%
Theft from the person31.2150.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.34-43.86%
Anti-social behaviour167.73-23.81%
Public order153.8736.36%
Shoplifting143.62-26.32%
Other theft103.3811.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.4220.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Drugs41.21300.00%
Possession of weapons30.97200.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5733.5946.15%
Anti-social behaviour2113.7716.67%
Shoplifting195.07-42.42%
Public order114.59-21.43%
Other theft92.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.2125.00%
Burglary41.21100.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.1425.81%
Shoplifting339.4232.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.9720.00%
Public order144.3555.56%
Drugs63.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-79.31%
Other theft41.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.48-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson297.49262.50%
Shoplifting257.0113.64%
Anti-social behaviour156.04-6.25%
Public order93.62-18.18%
Burglary42.17100.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Theft from the person40.9733.33%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.61-36.73%
Shoplifting227.49-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour165.3245.45%
Public order113.8710.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6614.29%
Other theft41.93-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.5936.11%
Shoplifting3811.8431.03%
Other theft149.18-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour113.38-26.67%
Public order102.66-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-12.50%
Theft from the person31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.14-35.71%
Shoplifting298.70-36.96%
Public order227.01175.00%
Other theft175.3254.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.11-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson83.6214.29%
Theft from the person21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5639.150.00%
Shoplifting4613.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.120.00%
Other theft114.110.00%
Public order82.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.930.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202430
June 202417
May 202416
April 202421
March 202418
February 202415
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202414
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202465
July 202440
June 202438
May 202432
April 202457
March 202439
February 202431
January 202431
December 202349
November 202336
October 202356

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202322
October 20238

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

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

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 202429
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 202423
June 202420
May 202414
April 202419
March 202433
February 202425
January 202422
December 202338
November 202329
October 202346

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Ivy Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Wilmington Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jevington Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wilmington Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mark Lane
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Furness Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Burlington Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 10. Cornfield Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Grove Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wish Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gildredge Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Old Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Granville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hyde Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lushington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1