BN22 7LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 7LQ

BN22 7LQ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This BN22 7LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN22 postcode area, which has experienced 237 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN22 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 7LQ, encompassing approximately 1430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN22 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wakehurst Road with total crimes: 6
  • Collingwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BN22 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.89100.00%
Drugs55.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.500.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.19-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.800.00%
Public order12.10-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.68-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.89-20.00%
Drugs32.800.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Public order21.40-50.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.6715.38%
Anti-social behaviour510.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Public order42.80300.00%
Bicycle theft22.800.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.97-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour79.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.89-20.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Public order11.40-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.50400.00%
Public order33.50200.00%
Other theft22.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Drugs11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.0811.11%
Vehicle crime36.990.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-66.67%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.3812.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.490.00%
Public order25.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.9833.33%
Other theft35.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.19-62.50%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Public order22.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-66.67%
Other theft21.40-33.33%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson824.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.590.00%
Public order54.190.00%
Other theft33.500.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202415
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wakehurst Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Collingwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Desmond Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Groombridge Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Martello Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Channel View Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1