BN23 6BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 6BF

BN23 6BF, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 128.36 per 1,000 population. This BN23 6BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN23 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN23 6BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 6BF, encompassing approximately 303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 6BF area, explore the BN23 6BF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN23 6BF area, visit the BN23 6BF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN23 6BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Marshall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5

BN23 6BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19128.3635.71%
Violence and sexual offences862.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson426.3333.33%
Other theft313.16-25.00%
Public order29.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons16.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14108.61180.00%
Anti-social behaviour846.08166.67%
Other theft426.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.87-50.00%
Public order19.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences688.86500.00%
Other theft519.750.00%
Shoplifting516.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour316.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.87200.00%
Public order29.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons16.580.00%
Bicycle theft13.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft565.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour516.460.00%
Public order416.4633.33%
Shoplifting313.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.870.00%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.29-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour572.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.4666.67%
Other theft316.46-25.00%
Shoplifting39.87-25.00%
Public order39.8750.00%
Vehicle crime29.870.00%
Burglary16.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting472.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.16300.00%
Other theft413.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.87-40.00%
Public order29.87100.00%
Burglary26.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences542.7925.00%
Other theft216.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.58-87.50%
Robbery13.290.00%
Shoplifting13.290.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson859.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.160.00%
Other theft13.29-83.33%
Shoplifting13.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.29-66.67%
Public order13.290.00%
Drugs13.290.00%

In January 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 theft669.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.75-16.67%
Shoplifting316.460.00%
Vehicle crime39.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.87-50.00%
Public order16.580.00%
Drugs13.29-50.00%

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 behaviour672.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson419.75100.00%
Other theft313.160.00%
Drugs29.870.00%
Burglary16.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences949.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.870.00%
Burglary16.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences965.820.00%
Shoplifting329.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.870.00%
Vehicle crime26.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.580.00%
Other theft13.290.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Possession of weapons13.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

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 1 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 6BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marshall Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Fletching Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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