Crime Rates at Harding Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 8PJ

Harding Avenue area has the 37th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 139th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Harding Avenue (BN22 8PJ) in the last 12 months was 74.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 45.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harding Avenue (BN22 8PJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Sidings. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.