Total Crime Rate
96.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Seaview Estate area has the 15th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 42nd highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
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 Seaview Estate (BN42 4AS) in the last 12 months was 96.0 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% higher 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 44.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seaview Estate (BN42 4AS), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | The Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A259 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A259 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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