BN23 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 8BE

BN23 8BE, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.39 per 1,000 population. This BN23 8BE 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 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 8BE, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-43.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN23 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 57
  • Wroxham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Milfoil Drive with total crimes: 2

BN23 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5322.39-43.62%
Violence and sexual offences1115.6183.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9432.70168.57%
Violence and sexual offences627.69-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.38-23.91%
Violence and sexual offences1410.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.12150.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4621.214.55%
Violence and sexual offences1213.55-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4419.4491.30%
Violence and sexual offences1312.9644.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.83100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.67-36.11%
Violence and sexual offences96.7850.00%
Other crime32.65200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3616.501700.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.61200.00%
Burglary41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.54-77.78%
Shoplifting20.59-93.33%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.14114.29%
Violence and sexual offences98.840.00%
Other theft32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.36600.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.120.00%
Burglary12.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0112.50%
Shoplifting22.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202414
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202494
July 202435
June 202446
May 202444
April 202423
March 202436
February 20242
January 202430
December 202314
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total57
    Shoplifting53
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wroxham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Milfoil Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carnforth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Rookery
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shipley Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitbread Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alverstone Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reedham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Friday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Castle Bolton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1