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Crime in Holywell

Holywell had 79 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

BN20, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Holywell

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80.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 22 Apr 22 May 31 Jun 27 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3342%
violence2025%
theft79%
criminal damage56%
public order45%
vehicle crime45%
drugs23%
burglary23%

Holywell against Eastbourne

TypeHolywell per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence20.329.60%
Burglary21.5–
Vehicle crime4.13.5–
Anti-social behaviour33.527.3▲ 27%
Theft and robbery9.15.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastbourne206.3▲ 3%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
Holywell80.1▲ 20%
Meads70.2▲ 8%
Motcombe65.3▼ 22%
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 Holywell a safe area?

Holywell had about 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Holywell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (33), followed by violence (20) and theft (7).