Total Crime Rate
170.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broomfield Avenue area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs , and the 22nd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broomfield Avenue (BN10 7AN) in the last 12 months was 170.4 per 1,000 residents and was 308.9% higher than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average (41.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 109.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 209.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broomfield Avenue (BN10 7AN), the main crime hotspot is near Broomfield Avenue. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | South Coast Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairlight Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Amhurst Road | — |
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