Crime Rates at Luton Close, Eastbourne, BN21 1UX

Luton Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Old Town , and the 12th lowest crime rate of 326 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 Luton Close (BN21 1UX) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 90.5% lower than the Old Town average (94.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Luton Close (BN21 1UX), the main crime hotspot is near Eldon Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.