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Crime in Hamlands

Hamlands had 213 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

BN22, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hamlands

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93.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 65 Apr 64 May 88 Jun 74 Jul 51 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hamlands. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7535%
violence6832%
criminal damage209%
theft178%
public order84%
vehicle crime73%
drugs63%
other crime31%

Hamlands against Eastbourne

TypeHamlands per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence29.729.6▲ 10%
Burglary1.31.5–
Vehicle crime3.13.5–
Anti-social behaviour32.827.3▲ 44%
Theft and robbery9.25.7▲ 110%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hampden Park129▲ 1%
Ratton126.2▼ 17%
Willingdon112.2▲ 2%
Stone Cross110.9▼ 1%
Hamlands93.1▲ 12%
Ratton Village73▲ 31%
Lower Willingdon71.5▲ 8%
See every Eastbourne area ranked on the crime in Eastbourne page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hamlands a safe area?

Hamlands had about 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hamlands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (75), followed by violence (68) and criminal damage (20).