Crime Rates at Marcia Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9DG

Marcia Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marcia Close (BN20 9DG) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 86.9% lower than the Old Town average (109.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marcia Close (BN20 9DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Grove, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Old Mansion Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.