FIRWOOD CLOSE, BN22 9QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN22 9QL

FIRWOOD CLOSE, BN22 9QL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This BN22 9QL 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 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN22 9QL, encompassing approximately 2325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN22 9QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Meadowlands Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Glynde Avenue with total crimes: 2

FIRWOOD CLOSE, BN22 9QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.31-41.67%
Shoplifting53.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.16-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft10.86-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.33166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.4460.00%
Other theft53.44-16.67%
Public order42.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-85.71%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.46133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.01-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.32-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Shoplifting32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.89233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15200.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-25.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.86-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.88400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.16-70.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.040.00%
Public order45.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Grove
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Meadowlands Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Glynde Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hampden Park Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parkfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Binsted Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brodrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1