SORREL DRIVE, BN23 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 8DL

SORREL DRIVE, BN23 8DL, Eastbourne has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This BN23 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 8DL, encompassing approximately 3999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 8DL area, explore the BN23 8DL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN23 8DL area, visit the BN23 8DL 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: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN23 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 57
  • Wroxham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Carisbrooke Close with total crimes: 4

SORREL DRIVE, BN23 8DL 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5321.75-43.62%
Violence and sexual offences1813.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.5050.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9430.75161.11%
Violence and sexual offences1223.50-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour43.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-20.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3619.50-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences269.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-33.33%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4619.754.55%
Violence and sexual offences1611.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4418.7591.30%
Violence and sexual offences1811.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.50400.00%
Other crime21.25-33.33%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.50-36.11%
Violence and sexual offences185.755.88%
Public order54.5066.67%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3617.251700.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.0030.77%
Burglary54.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.508.33%
Other theft33.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-93.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.50114.29%
Violence and sexual offences127.50-20.00%
Other theft43.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.75-21.05%
Shoplifting143.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202426
June 202416
May 202418
April 202418
March 202417
February 202413
January 202412
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 8DL 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. Carisbrooke Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Bembridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Milfoil Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carnforth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Rookery
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shipley Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitbread Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dean Wood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Larkspur Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Honeysuckle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Horning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alverstone Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Ranworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reedham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Friday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Downland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Castle Bolton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1