BN23 6QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 6QW

BN23 6QW, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 235.47 per 1,000 population. This BN23 6QW 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 6QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 6QW, encompassing approximately 250 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

BN23 6QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Marshall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5

BN23 6QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31235.4772.22%
Violence and sexual offences11123.7283.33%
Anti-social behaviour643.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson423.95-20.00%
Other theft315.96-40.00%
Public order311.970.00%
Possession of weapons111.970.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18211.5380.00%
Anti-social behaviour1471.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences655.88-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson523.9566.67%
Other theft519.960.00%
Public order319.960.00%
Burglary111.970.00%
Bicycle theft13.99-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11175.61120.00%
Shoplifting1043.9011.11%
Anti-social behaviour639.91-25.00%
Other theft523.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson319.96-25.00%
Public order311.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft211.970.00%
Robbery17.980.00%
Possession of weapons13.990.00%
Vehicle crime13.99-50.00%
Other crime13.990.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9155.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour835.9214.29%
Other theft631.93100.00%
Public order523.9566.67%
Violence and sexual offences519.96-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson419.960.00%
Vehicle crime215.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9135.7028.57%
Violence and sexual offences835.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour731.9316.67%
Other theft327.94-25.00%
Public order311.970.00%
Vehicle crime211.97100.00%
Bicycle theft17.980.00%
Burglary13.99-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7139.69133.33%
Violence and sexual offences627.94-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour623.95500.00%
Criminal damage and arson523.95-16.67%
Other theft419.96-20.00%
Public order315.960.00%
Burglary211.97100.00%
Possession of weapons17.980.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10123.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson639.91-33.33%
Other theft523.95400.00%
Public order319.9650.00%
Shoplifting311.97-25.00%
Robbery111.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Burglary13.990.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson995.79350.00%
Violence and sexual offences535.92-44.44%
Shoplifting419.96-33.33%
Public order215.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.98-66.67%
Other theft13.99-87.50%
Vehicle crime13.99-66.67%
Drugs13.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9139.6950.00%
Other theft835.9233.33%
Shoplifting631.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime311.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.97-60.00%
Bicycle theft17.980.00%
Public order13.990.00%
Drugs13.99-50.00%
Burglary13.990.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6123.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour623.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences623.95-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson523.9525.00%
Vehicle crime219.96-33.33%
Drugs27.98100.00%
Public order17.98-50.00%
Shoplifting13.99-50.00%
Burglary13.990.00%
Possession of weapons13.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11107.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson443.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.96200.00%
Vehicle crime311.9750.00%
Public order211.97-33.33%
Shoplifting27.98-71.43%
Burglary17.980.00%
Drugs13.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11123.720.00%
Shoplifting743.900.00%
Public order327.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.970.00%
Other theft211.970.00%
Vehicle crime27.980.00%
Robbery17.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Possession of weapons13.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

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
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting26
    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. Frenchgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Port Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hampden Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Gladstone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Knoll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lakelands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Knoll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Hydneye
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Court Road
    Total1
    Public order1