Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police
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Friday 23rd October 2026 Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police
Dear Residents,
Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police.
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Targeted action is being taken to tackle knife crime in specific areas of Sussex
Two specific areas of Brighton, one in Eastbourne and one in Crawley are the focus of tough police enforcement activity, enhanced patrols and interventions for young people to tackle and further reduce knife crime.
The action was made possible by £600,000 from the Home Office’s Knife Crime Concentration Fund, following a successful bid by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne working with Sussex Police and local partners.
It will support a combination of targeted enforcement, prevention activity and environmental improvements in areas most affected by knife crime.
It comes as Sussex has recorded a strong reduction in knife crime.
In the past six months knife crime has gone down by 47% due to intense patrol activity in specific targeted areas copmpared to the monthly average seen in those locations over the past year.
The cost of knife crime has also reduced by 42.7% over the same period when compared to the monthly average over the past 12 months.
Chief Inspector Jim Loader, lead for serious violence and knife crime, said: “Knife crime continues to have a devastating impact on victims, those closest to them and the wider community and Sussex Police remains committed in it’s efforts to catch the criminals perpetrating this violence on our streets.
“Through our analysis, we have a better understanding of the underlying causes of knife crime in specific areas of Brighton, Eastbourne and Crawley and we are adapting our response to address these.
“The intense, problem-solving action, with the support of our partners, is tailored to address the issues, reduce criminality in the long term and make our streets safer.
“Depending on the needs of the area, there will be increased patrols, CCTV cameras, interventions from partners and Live Facial Recognition deployments.
“Areas will see improved lighting and more Night Safety Marshals will be visible in Brighton city centre.
“There are also diversion programmes for young people most a risk of being a victim or a perpetrator of knife crime.
“I urge young people to think before they carry a knife. Our campaign ‘One choice. Two futures. #KnivesCostLives’ hashtag prompts young people to contact the charity Fearless, part of Crimestoppers, to anonymously report information on knife carriers.
“Every time someone chooses to carry a knife, they are putting themselves and others in danger. That is why schemes such as the Knife Crime Concentration Fund are so important.
“Our priority is to keep people safe and feeling safe.”
Kathy Ballard, Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Eastbourne Borough Council, added: "We welcome this targeted approach, which brings together partners to tackle the causes of knife crime and support young people who may be at risk.
"The fact that knife crime has already fallen significantly in these areas shows the value of working together to prevent violence and keep communities safe. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that help people feel safe and secure in Eastbourne."
Tackling knife crime is a priority for the police; whether you want to find out how you can help yourself, your friends or family, our website pages here host a library find practical help and advice, as well as contact details for both local and national support.
With the clock soon to change, dark nights will be drawing in; try to get into the habit of following your own course of action when you lock up your home, this may help ensure that you don’t forget anything.
Here’s what we recommend you do before you go out:
close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes double-lock any door make sure that any valuables are out of sight keep handbags away from letterboxes or cat flaps, and hide all keys including car keys - a thief could hook keys or valuables through even the smallest opening never leave car documents or ID in obvious places such as kitchens or hallways in the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on if you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights and a radio on at night set your burglar alarm make sure the side gate is locked lock your shed or garage lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor
For more advice on keeping your property secure click here.
With further advice on keeping your shed and/or garage safe and secure here.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously around a property, please report it to us on 101 or 999 if you are witnessing a burglary in progress.
If you have been a victim of burglary, you can also contact Victim Support who can give you the emotional support and advice you need; it does not matter how long ago the crime took place – they are always on hand to support you.
Reporting and contact us
For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, visit www.sussex.police.uk (all online reports are triaged and assessed in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response, and in an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.
Visit us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team online* www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area where you can also find locations and opening hours for local stations/contact points.
*To contact your local neighbourhood policing team, you can complete a simple form on our website, and the team will respond within 72 hours.
This form is specifically for concerns in your neighbourhood and should not be used to report crime or anti-social behaviour.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.
Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: www.signvideo.co.uk/) to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.
In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999. BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: www.999bsl.co.uk/) to use a British Sign Language interpreter.
For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html
Join your local Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is a free, volunteer-led charity that helps communities stay connected, share crime prevention advice, and receive local safety information.
Visit the Neighbourhood Watch registration page www.ourwatchmember.org.uk to join online.
Members benefit from community messaging, updates on local issues, and opportunities to support efforts to make their neighbourhood a safer place to live.
For further information, please contact the Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation at enquiries@sussexnwfed.org.uk.
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