Total Crime Rate
53.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Geneva Crescent area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
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 Geneva Crescent (DL1 4LD) in the last 12 months was 53.2 per 1,000 residents and was 28.7% lower than the Eastbourne average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Geneva Crescent (DL1 4LD), the main crime hotspot is near Fernlea Court. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ripon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lowther Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Tebay Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lowther Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maltby Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Bakers | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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