Total Crime Rate
32.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle View Gardens area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels , and the 214th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
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 Castle View Gardens (BN24 5HS) in the last 12 months was 32.0 per 1,000 residents and was 34.8% lower than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle View Gardens (BN24 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Romans Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peelings Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ketcham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ketcham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ketcham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Romans Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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