Total Crime Rate
190.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willingdon Drove area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Langney , and the 46th 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 Willingdon Drove (BN23 8AL) in the last 12 months was 190.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% higher than the Langney average (116.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 42 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 48 (≈ 134.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willingdon Drove (BN23 8AL), the main crime hotspot is near Bramble Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Langney| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Briar Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harebell Close | — |
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