Total Crime Rate
30.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stirling Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Seaford East , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
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 Stirling Avenue (BN25 3UJ) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 30.7% 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stirling Avenue (BN25 3UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cinque Ports Way. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 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 | Other crime | Juniper Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Juniper Close | Further action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dymock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walmer Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bodiam Close | Under investigation |
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