Crime Rates at Leslie Street, Eastbourne, BN22 8JQ

Leslie Street area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 55th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Leslie Street (BN22 8JQ) in the last 12 months was 162.3 per 1,000 residents and was 25.4% lower than the Devonshire average (217.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -55.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 65.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leslie Street (BN22 8JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hanover Road. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.