BN22 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 9EJ

BN22 9EJ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.24 per 1,000 population. This BN22 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 9EJ, encompassing approximately 1256 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN22 9EJ area, explore the BN22 9EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BN22 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fletching Road with total crimes: 4

BN22 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1630.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1112.73175.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.7566.67%
Other theft33.980.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1329.44225.00%
Shoplifting1210.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.1850.00%
Other theft32.39-40.00%
Public order12.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.48600.00%
Other theft55.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.98100.00%
Shoplifting43.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.180.00%
Public order21.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft614.3250.00%
Public order44.770.00%
Shoplifting23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.3050.00%
Other theft44.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.18100.00%
Public order43.18100.00%
Shoplifting23.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson615.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.77-55.56%
Other theft33.180.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9128.57%
Criminal damage and arson37.16-62.50%
Other theft32.39200.00%
Robbery12.390.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson816.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.570.00%
Other theft10.80-83.33%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.9116.67%
Other theft65.5720.00%
Vehicle crime24.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.77-33.33%
Other theft54.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9833.33%
Drugs23.18100.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.91-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson37.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime32.3950.00%
Burglary12.390.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.340.00%
Other theft23.180.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN22 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Fletching Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Iden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Port Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Knoll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lakelands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knoll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Hydneye
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1