FRENCHGATE ROAD, BN22 9ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 9ES

FRENCHGATE ROAD, BN22 9ES, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.31 per 1,000 population. This BN22 9ES 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 9ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 9ES, encompassing approximately 3561 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

BN22 9ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Edgeland Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5

FRENCHGATE ROAD, BN22 9ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3323.3194.12%
Violence and sexual offences209.2781.82%
Anti-social behaviour95.62-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-25.00%
Burglary51.68150.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Public order31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.5370.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.7745.45%
Violence and sexual offences114.49-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson83.0933.33%
Public order42.25-33.33%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.69-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour114.4983.33%
Shoplifting103.0925.00%
Public order62.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-45.45%
Other theft51.68-54.55%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.9712.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.05266.67%
Other theft113.0957.14%
Shoplifting83.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.250.00%
Public order51.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.73-42.86%
Shoplifting124.49100.00%
Other theft73.3740.00%
Public order61.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.8512.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.86-33.33%
Shoplifting62.2550.00%
Other theft51.68-16.67%
Public order41.40-50.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.25127.27%
Criminal damage and arson127.02300.00%
Public order83.37166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Other theft61.68200.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.14-47.62%
Shoplifting43.09-33.33%
Public order31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Other theft20.56-75.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.4475.00%
Other theft85.9014.29%
Shoplifting62.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.92-42.86%
Other theft73.37250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.9716.67%
Burglary31.9750.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.29-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson95.9012.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.53100.00%
Vehicle crime61.680.00%
Public order51.68-28.57%
Shoplifting41.40-42.86%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.140.00%
Public order72.250.00%
Shoplifting71.970.00%
Other theft41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20248
March 202412
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202416
June 202418
May 202416
April 202428
March 202425
February 202411
January 202421
December 202312
November 202321
October 202329

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting26
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Edgeland Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Ashington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Midhurst Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Elm Grove
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 6. Fletching Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frenchgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. The Paddock
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Iden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cade Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Port Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hampden Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Gladstone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glynde Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Knoll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lakelands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Knoll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hydneye
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wadhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Court Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brodrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1