BN21 4JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4JX

BN21 4JX, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.82 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4JX 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 4JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4JX, encompassing approximately 3151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN21 4JX area, explore the BN21 4JX 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 (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BN21 4JX 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 4JX 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 offences2216.82-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.9830.00%
Public order54.12-44.44%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour109.52-44.44%
Public order93.1728.57%
Vehicle crime42.86100.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Other theft31.27-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.35157.14%
Violence and sexual offences185.71-21.74%
Other theft75.7140.00%
Public order72.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-75.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.9964.29%
Vehicle crime87.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Public order72.22250.00%
Other theft52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-20.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.69-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.44-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Other theft51.59150.00%
Public order21.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

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 offences1514.60-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour104.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.170.00%
Public order41.5933.33%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5526.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.17-80.77%
Drugs41.59300.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2618.72333.33%
Violence and sexual offences158.257.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.76150.00%
Public order33.17-25.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.37-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson64.4420.00%
Public order41.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Other theft31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2021.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-70.00%
Public order20.95-66.67%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.96-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour104.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1775.00%
Public order62.2250.00%
Other theft51.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.720.00%
Other theft87.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.540.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.270.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202418
June 202423
May 202414
April 202415
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202418
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 202426
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN21 4JX 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. 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. Compton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lushington Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Granville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Regency Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Blackwater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Howard Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cornfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Camden Road
    Total1
    Other crime1