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

Overview of Crime in BN23 7SR

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BN23 7SR, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This BN23 7SR 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 7SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 7SR, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN23 7SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chailey Close with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BN23 7SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-40.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.48-16.67%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.90200.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-33.33%
Other crime11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.79-45.45%
Public order31.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.05175.00%
Public order23.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-42.86%
Other crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.00-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences96.0028.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.320.00%
Other crime42.210.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Keymer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chailey Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Durrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Close Eighteen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bathford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Redford Close
    Total1
    Public order1