Crime Rates at Wilton Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9HY

Wilton Avenue area has the 13th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hampden Park , and the 81st 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 Wilton Avenue (BN22 9HY) in the last 12 months was 120.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% lower than the Hampden Park average (141.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 38.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wilton Avenue (BN22 9HY), the main crime hotspot is near The Paddock. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.