BN22 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 7AP

BN22 7AP, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.49 per 1,000 population. This BN22 7AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN22 postcode area, which has experienced 288 crimes and a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN22 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 7AP, encompassing approximately 3753 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN22 7AP area, explore the BN22 7AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

BN22 7AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaside Road with total crimes: 19
  • Shackleton Close with total crimes: 14
  • Queens Gardens with total crimes: 14

BN22 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5244.4962.50%
Violence and sexual offences4913.8519.51%
Criminal damage and arson1713.0541.67%
Other theft144.53100.00%
Vehicle crime93.7380.00%
Public order82.40-11.11%
Drugs52.130.00%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Bicycle theft41.330.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.70-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour3210.926.67%
Criminal damage and arson128.53140.00%
Public order93.20-35.71%
Other theft72.40-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Drugs51.33150.00%
Shoplifting21.33-60.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.97-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour3013.0530.43%
Public order147.9955.56%
Other theft113.730.00%
Burglary52.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Shoplifting51.3325.00%
Theft from the person31.33200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5133.84-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour2313.599.52%
Criminal damage and arson156.13114.29%
Other theft114.00175.00%
Public order92.9350.00%
Possession of weapons42.400.00%
Shoplifting41.0733.33%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5830.6438.10%
Anti-social behaviour2115.4531.25%
Criminal damage and arson75.59-36.36%
Public order61.86-40.00%
Drugs51.60-64.29%
Other theft41.33-60.00%
Burglary41.0733.33%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.04-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour1611.19-11.11%
Drugs144.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.73-35.29%
Public order102.9311.11%
Other theft102.6666.67%
Burglary32.660.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Robbery10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5334.63-17.19%
Anti-social behaviour1814.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.8030.77%
Public order94.5312.50%
Drugs82.4014.29%
Vehicle crime72.1340.00%
Other theft61.86-33.33%
Shoplifting41.60100.00%
Possession of weapons41.0733.33%
Robbery31.07-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6441.8325.49%
Anti-social behaviour2717.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson137.19-40.91%
Other theft93.4650.00%
Public order82.40-27.27%
Drugs72.13-12.50%
Robbery61.86500.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Burglary51.33-64.29%
Theft from the person41.33300.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.80200.00%
Shoplifting20.80-66.67%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5138.632.00%
Criminal damage and arson2213.5957.14%
Anti-social behaviour215.86-16.00%
Burglary145.5940.00%
Public order113.73-15.38%
Drugs82.9360.00%
Other theft62.13-14.29%
Shoplifting61.60-64.71%
Other crime21.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.03-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour2513.32-10.71%
Shoplifting176.66240.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.53-6.67%
Public order133.73-13.33%
Burglary103.46233.33%
Other theft72.66-58.82%
Drugs51.86150.00%
Robbery31.3350.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5739.70-1.72%
Anti-social behaviour2815.19-39.13%
Other theft177.4670.00%
Public order154.53-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson154.0036.36%
Shoplifting54.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-25.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.53-60.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5846.8916.00%
Anti-social behaviour4615.4570.37%
Public order1612.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.26-56.00%
Other theft102.93-16.67%
Shoplifting102.66-23.08%
Robbery52.66400.00%
Drugs51.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Possession of weapons41.07300.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Burglary30.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.80-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5045.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour2713.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson257.190.00%
Public order206.660.00%
Shoplifting135.330.00%
Other theft123.460.00%
Burglary63.200.00%
Bicycle theft51.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202432
May 202430
April 202423
March 202421
February 202416
January 202418
December 202327
November 202321
October 202325
September 202328
August 202346
July 202327

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 202317
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 202315
August 202316
July 202320

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202441
May 202449
April 202451
March 202458
February 202442
January 202453
December 202364
November 202351
October 202350
September 202357
August 202358
July 202350

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202412
May 20245
April 202415
March 20247
February 202411
January 202417
December 202313
November 202322
October 202314
September 202315
August 202311
July 202325

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202317
September 20235
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN22 7AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Seaside Road
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 2. Shackleton Close
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Queens Gardens
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bourne Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pevensey Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sheen Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Place
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Langney Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St James Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marine Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Leaf Hall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hanover Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Longstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ceylon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bayham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Aubyn'S Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Cambridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burfield Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Springfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lion Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Saddlers Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Belmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Leslie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Redoubt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Colonnade Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Willowfield Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1