Crime Rates at Middleham Way, Eastbourne, BN23 8NT

Middleham Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .

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 Middleham Way (BN23 8NT) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.2% lower than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average (40.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Middleham Way (BN23 8NT), the main crime hotspot is near Downland Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.