SWANLEY CLOSE, BN23 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 7HF

SWANLEY CLOSE, BN23 7HF, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This BN23 7HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN23 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN23 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 7HF, encompassing approximately 3625 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 7HF area, explore the BN23 7HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN23 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wayford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pensford Drive with total crimes: 2

SWANLEY CLOSE, BN23 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences96.07-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-25.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Other theft21.10-75.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting20.55-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.6942.86%
Other theft82.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.21-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8628.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.48250.00%
Shoplifting71.93133.33%
Other theft61.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6666.67%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-25.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Shoplifting30.83-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.59366.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.86-23.08%
Other theft42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.45-18.75%
Public order33.590.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.140.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.900.00%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.76400.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 202414
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 7HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wayford Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pensford Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Freshford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lapwing Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Close Twentyfour
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Biddenden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tenterden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westerham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Old Drove
    Total1
    Other crime1