Crime Rates at Hammy Lane, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6GL

Hammy Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 13th 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 Hammy Lane (BN43 6GL) in the last 12 months was 7.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% lower than the Eastbrook average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hammy Lane (BN43 6GL), the main crime hotspot is near Wilmot Road. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.