BENJAMIN CLOSE, BN22 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 9JE

BENJAMIN CLOSE, BN22 9JE, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This BN22 9JE 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 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 9JE, encompassing approximately 4006 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

BN22 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Midhurst Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fletching Road with total crimes: 4

BENJAMIN CLOSE, BN22 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-54.55%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.9957.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.75-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.24-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour73.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-50.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9818.75%
Criminal damage and arson104.74900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50-42.86%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Public order41.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.74-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.99133.33%
Public order51.75150.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7347.06%
Criminal damage and arson66.24-25.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9854.55%
Criminal damage and arson84.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Public order51.25150.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.24-47.62%
Drugs32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour63.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5020.00%
Vehicle crime21.50-66.67%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.73-24.00%
Vehicle crime64.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-44.44%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.240.00%
Public order32.250.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202414
June 202419
May 202416
April 202425
March 202417
February 202411
January 202421
December 202312
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Midhurst Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fletching Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Frenchgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. The Paddock
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Iden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cade Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Port Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hampden Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Knoll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lakelands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Knoll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Hydneye
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wadhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Court Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Winkney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Attfield Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1