Total Crime Rate
25.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wish Hill area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wish Hill (BN20 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.3% lower than the Old Town average (109.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wish Hill (BN20 9HQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Croft. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Old Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Angus Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Wish Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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