Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastbourne Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels , and the 178th lowest crime rate of 493 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 Eastbourne Road (BN24 5NG) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% 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 Bicycle theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastbourne Road (BN24 5NG), the main crime hotspot is near Eastbourne Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 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 | Other crime | High Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Montfort Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mortain Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hobney Rise | Under investigation |
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