Total Crime Rate
37.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clifford Avenue area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town , and the 105th 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 Clifford Avenue (BN21 1XL) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% lower than the Old Town average (109.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clifford Avenue (BN21 1XL), the main crime hotspot is near Willingdon Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Glendale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glendale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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