BN21 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN21 4JY

BN21 4JY, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population. This BN21 4JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN21 postcode area, which has experienced 587 crimes and a crime rate of 22.17 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN21 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN21 4JY, encompassing approximately 2979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

BN21 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 9
  • York Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wilmington Square with total crimes: 7

BN21 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.8093.33%
Anti-social behaviour99.73-43.75%
Public order93.02125.00%
Vehicle crime43.02100.00%
Other theft31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.78128.57%
Violence and sexual offences155.37-25.00%
Other theft45.030.00%
Public order41.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.4653.85%
Anti-social behaviour76.7116.67%
Vehicle crime72.3540.00%
Public order62.35200.00%
Other theft42.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0818.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.01150.00%
Other theft51.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.08-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-20.00%
Public order41.34300.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7688.89%
Anti-social behaviour85.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.69-73.68%
Drugs31.68200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1915.44533.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.38233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.36-30.77%
Public order33.02-25.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.08-18.75%
Public order44.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0645.45%
Criminal damage and arson45.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-70.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.08-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.6925.00%
Public order53.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Other theft41.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.78-36.00%
Other theft85.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69-20.00%
Public order32.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2518.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.390.00%
Other theft53.360.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202415
June 202420
May 202413
April 202411
March 202417
February 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 202419
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Silverdale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. York Road
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wilmington Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Jevington Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Compton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wilmington Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. South Cliff Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Grassington Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furness Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calverley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chiswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1