MELBOURNE ROAD, BN22 8BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 8BA

MELBOURNE ROAD, BN22 8BA, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This BN22 8BA 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 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 8BA, encompassing approximately 5681 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN22 8BA area, explore the BN22 8BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN22 8BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Street with total crimes: 12
  • Langney Road with total crimes: 12
  • Pevensey Road with total crimes: 9

MELBOURNE ROAD, BN22 8BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.78-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour146.16-48.15%
Public order122.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.11-42.86%
Burglary71.41250.00%
Drugs61.23-14.29%
Other theft51.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Other crime20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.00-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour276.86-22.86%
Criminal damage and arson144.7575.00%
Public order82.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.41-22.22%
Drugs71.23600.00%
Other theft51.23-44.44%
Other crime50.88150.00%
Possession of weapons40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-50.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.7027.27%
Anti-social behaviour357.3925.00%
Other theft96.1628.57%
Vehicle crime91.5812.50%
Public order81.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.410.00%
Burglary51.06400.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Drugs10.35-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.83-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour285.81-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson124.93200.00%
Vehicle crime82.1160.00%
Public order71.41-36.36%
Other theft71.23-12.50%
Drugs51.2325.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.06-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour377.9260.87%
Public order116.5110.00%
Other theft81.94-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Shoplifting50.8825.00%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Burglary40.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-75.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.47-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.62-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.05100.00%
Public order102.820.00%
Other theft91.7680.00%
Shoplifting41.58100.00%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences5020.4242.86%
Anti-social behaviour258.8078.57%
Public order104.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7614.29%
Other theft51.41-28.57%
Burglary50.88400.00%
Drugs50.88-64.29%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.02-32.69%
Anti-social behaviour146.16-26.32%
Drugs142.4675.00%
Public order102.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-63.16%
Other theft71.2340.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.82-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson199.15111.11%
Anti-social behaviour193.34-26.92%
Public order123.34140.00%
Vehicle crime102.11150.00%
Drugs81.7660.00%
Other theft51.41-28.57%
Burglary30.880.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.3538.46%
Anti-social behaviour269.5023.81%
Criminal damage and arson94.58-55.00%
Other theft71.5816.67%
Public order51.23-37.50%
Drugs50.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Burglary30.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.77-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour216.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson203.70150.00%
Burglary123.5250.00%
Public order82.11-27.27%
Other theft61.41-14.29%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Shoplifting30.88-50.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.100.00%
Public order113.700.00%
Burglary81.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Other theft71.410.00%
Drugs61.230.00%
Shoplifting61.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
July 202442
June 202433
May 202445
April 202449
March 202450
February 202435
January 202452
December 202354
November 202339
October 202346

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
July 202435
June 202428
May 202437
April 202423
March 202425
February 202414
January 202419
December 202326
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 202414
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 202416
March 20248
February 20247
January 202419
December 20239
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN22 8BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bourne Street
    Total12
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Langney Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pevensey Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ceylon Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cavendish Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hanover Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burfield Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Belmore Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarence Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Leslie Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Halton Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leaf Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marine Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saddlers Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Aubyn'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Western Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rylstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Clarence Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mona Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Waterworks Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Havelock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chawbrook Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Winchcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Longstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bayham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Willowfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Hoad Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Redoubt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1