Total Crime Rate
29.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hampden Park , and the 66th 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 Woodland Avenue (BN22 0HG) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Hampden Park average (141.6 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Avenue (BN22 0HG), the main crime hotspot is near Meadowlands Avenue. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hampden Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowlands Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dene Drive | Under investigation |
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