Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastbourne Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Seaford East , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastbourne Road (BN25 3PJ) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 14.3% lower than the Seaford East average (44.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -56.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastbourne Road (BN25 3PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Vale Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Seaford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blue Haze Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stoke Manor Close | Under investigation |
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