Crime Rate in Hampden Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampden Park

The total recorded crimes in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampden Park crime rate of 4.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
Hampden Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Broadwater Way with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hampden Park has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)
Devonshire287 13,378 12,800 1
Meads242 22,702 22,290 2
Langney119 41,577 3903 6
St Anthony's67 71,114 6928 4
Upperton113 51,167 5925 5
Old Town92 61,026 7865 7
Sovereign58 8843 8629 8
Ratton55 9715 9558 9

Hampden Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202534
December 202428
November 202418
October 202426
September 202440
August 202423
July 202417
June 202420
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202537
December 202422
November 202429
October 202434
September 202436
August 202433
July 202435
June 202468
May 202435
April 202446

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202520
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415
September 202423
August 202429
July 202423
June 202444
May 202426
April 202419

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202518
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 202436
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202434
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

High Crime Locations Hampden Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Broadwater Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Henfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Brodrick Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Elm Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Welbeck Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mallard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Marshall Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1

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