BN23 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 6PQ

BN23 6PQ, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This BN23 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 6PQ, encompassing approximately 910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 6PQ area, explore the BN23 6PQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN23 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Fort Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maple Road with total crimes: 1

BN23 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft316.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.30-50.00%
Shoplifting33.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.3720.00%
Shoplifting56.59-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Burglary23.30100.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Other theft11.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting926.37125.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.89-58.33%
Other theft55.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.4950.00%
Burglary13.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1239.55100.00%
Other theft713.18133.33%
Shoplifting47.69-71.43%
Burglary34.390.00%
Public order33.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1436.25-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences615.38100.00%
Public order46.59300.00%
Other theft34.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences317.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Other crime13.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order11.10-80.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1234.069.09%
Violence and sexual offences613.18100.00%
Public order56.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.49-57.14%
Other theft33.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.30-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1135.16-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour712.08133.33%
Public order37.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.30-40.00%
Bicycle theft33.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-50.00%
Other theft22.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1236.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.490.00%
Other theft34.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.300.00%
Robbery22.200.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Public order11.10-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting829.66-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences78.79-36.36%
Public order67.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.59100.00%
Other theft14.390.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1334.06-53.57%
Violence and sexual offences1114.2810.00%
Drugs212.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2854.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences1030.760.00%
Public order510.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.390.00%
Other theft12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414
April 202416
March 202412
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 202313
October 202328

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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 BN23 6PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fort Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birch Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. A2290
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hammonds Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Finmere Close
    Total1
    Other theft1