BIDDENDEN CLOSE, BN23 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 7HY

BIDDENDEN CLOSE, BN23 7HY, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This BN23 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 7HY, encompassing approximately 4190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 7HY area, explore the BN23 7HY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN23 7HY area, visit the BN23 7HY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN23 7HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Etchingham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pensford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 2

BIDDENDEN CLOSE, BN23 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences95.0112.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.91-25.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-50.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-25.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.15-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.91300.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-60.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.64-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson53.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-28.57%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.07-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour75.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-66.67%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.9120.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4030.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4366.67%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.39166.67%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.730.00%
Other crime52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 202421
January 202426
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Etchingham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Pensford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Keymer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chailey Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Saxby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bathford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wrotham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Langney Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Westerham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Redford Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Constable Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1