Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 24th 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 Crescent (BN42 4LH) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Eastbrook average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around The Crescent (BN42 4LH), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 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 | Burglary | Mile Oak Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgeway Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Prince Charles Close | — |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
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