Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
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 The Gardens (BN42 4AN) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% lower than the Eastbrook average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Gardens (BN42 4AN), the main crime hotspot is near Westbrook Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A259 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A259 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Whiterock Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croft Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Glebe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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