Crime Rate in Hampden Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampden Park

The total recorded crimes in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampden Park crime rate of 3.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-59.46% decrease)
Hampden Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 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 May 2025 the Hampden Park has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampden Park)CrimesRank (Hampden Park)CrimesRank (Hampden Park)
Devonshire296 13,378 12,800 1
Meads205 22,702 22,290 2
Langney111 51,577 3903 6
Old Town182 31,026 7865 7
St Anthony's108 61,114 6928 4
Upperton100 71,167 5925 5
Sovereign72 9843 8629 8
Ratton93 8715 9558 9

Hampden Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202537
March 202533
February 202534
December 202428
November 202418
October 202426
September 202440
August 202423
July 202417
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202533
March 202554
February 202537
December 202422
November 202429
October 202434
September 202436
August 202433
July 202435
June 202468
May 202435

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202526
February 202520
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415
September 202423
August 202429
July 202423
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 202518
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Mountfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Elm Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Mallard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hampden Park Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ash Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Marshall Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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