WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BN23 7QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 7QP

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BN23 7QP, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This BN23 7QP 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 7QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 7QP, encompassing approximately 4280 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN23 7QP 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

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BN23 7QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.91-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.84-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-28.57%
Other crime21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.80-36.36%
Public order31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.5857.14%
Violence and sexual offences82.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.87-37.50%
Burglary41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6440.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.91-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.6425.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.78-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5766.67%
Other theft41.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-42.86%
Public order30.930.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.88-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour74.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-40.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 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 offences2110.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-16.67%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-14.29%
Public order51.400.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.34133.33%
Vehicle crime51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.610.00%
Other crime42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 202420
January 202421
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 7QP 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. Priory Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Close Eighteen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Bathford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Langney Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Westerham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Redford Close
    Total1
    Public order1