Crime Rates at St Philips Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 8LX

St Philips Avenue area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 116th 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 St Philips Avenue (BN22 8LX) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 80.6% lower than the Devonshire average (217.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Philips Avenue (BN22 8LX), the main crime hotspot is near Kerrara Terrace. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.