Crime Rate in Hampden Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampden Park

The total recorded crimes in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampden Park crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hampden Park, encompassing approximately 33,983 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (68.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
Hampden Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Lakelands Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Hampden Park?

To understand the safety of Hampden Park, we need to analyze Hampden Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Hampden Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 1497 crimes compared to 1558.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hampden Park witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Hampden Park had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 1,037 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hampden Park witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastbourne, Hampden Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hampden Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hampden Park has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 3th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Hampden Park crimes were 1,497. The crime rate of Hampden Park in 2024 was 44.05 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampden Park were around 1,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.51 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampden Park)CrimesRank (Hampden Park)CrimesRank (Hampden Park)
Devonshire328 13,378 12,800 1
Meads250 22,702 22,290 2
Langney100 61,577 3903 6
St Anthony's83 71,114 6928 4
Upperton115 41,167 5925 5
Old Town110 51,026 7865 7
Sovereign61 8843 8629 8
Ratton54 9715 9558 9

Hampden Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202525
May 202525
April 202530
March 202526
February 202520
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202524
May 202515
April 202537
March 202533
February 202534
December 202428
November 202418
October 202426

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202512
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202545
May 202544
April 202533
March 202554
February 202537
December 202422
November 202429
October 202434

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 202518
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hampden Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hampden Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lakelands Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Broadwater Way (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fletching Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hampden Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cade Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howletts Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Holly Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Kirkstall Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2

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