EDWARD ROAD, BN23 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 8AS

EDWARD ROAD, BN23 8AS, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.84 per 1,000 population. This BN23 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 8AS, encompassing approximately 304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 8AS area, explore the BN23 8AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN23 8AS area, visit the BN23 8AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN23 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Ashington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fletching Road with total crimes: 4

EDWARD ROAD, BN23 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16111.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences952.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.600.00%
Other theft39.870.00%
Public order29.87100.00%
Possession of weapons16.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12101.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour839.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson326.3150.00%
Other theft39.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.87-50.00%
Public order19.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.65500.00%
Other theft519.740.00%
Shoplifting416.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.580.00%
Public order26.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons16.580.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft552.6366.67%
Public order316.450.00%
Shoplifting29.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.580.00%
Vehicle crime16.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences455.92100.00%
Other theft313.160.00%
Public order39.8750.00%
Shoplifting29.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.580.00%
Vehicle crime26.580.00%
Burglary16.580.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson346.05200.00%
Other theft39.8750.00%
Public order29.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.58100.00%
Shoplifting16.580.00%
Burglary13.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences542.7625.00%
Other theft216.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.58-87.50%
Robbery13.290.00%
Shoplifting13.290.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson859.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.160.00%
Other theft13.29-83.33%
Shoplifting13.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Drugs13.290.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft659.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.740.00%
Vehicle crime219.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.58-50.00%
Shoplifting16.580.00%
Drugs13.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour675.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.74-33.33%
Other theft519.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.45100.00%
Drugs213.160.00%

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 offences952.63-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour329.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.87-33.33%
Burglary16.580.00%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.0837.50%
Criminal damage and arson336.18200.00%
Vehicle crime29.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.58-75.00%
Other theft13.29-66.67%
Public order13.290.00%
Shoplifting13.290.00%
Possession of weapons13.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences869.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.310.00%
Other theft313.160.00%
Shoplifting19.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%
Burglary13.290.00%
Drugs13.290.00%
Public order13.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Fletching Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Port Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knoll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lakelands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knoll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1