Total Crime Rate
79.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
46.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Horsye Road area has the 38th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 130th highest crime rate of 326 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 Horsye Road (BN22 8TH) in the last 12 months was 79.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Devonshire average (208.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -27.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 46.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Horsye Road (BN22 8TH), the main crime hotspot is near Bridgemere Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Roseveare Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Horsye Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Badlesmere Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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