Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Friday 10th April 2026

Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Dear Residents,

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police.

Meet Police Officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team event

DATE: Wednesday 15th April

TIME: 1000-1200

Join officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be stationed up at the POD.

An opportunity for residents and shoppers to pop by, ask questions about local policing, access the latest crime prevention advice, and report any policing matters.

Unable to pop by, remember you can access a library of crime prevention advice and support, as well as report all non-emergencies to us on our Sussex Police website.

Always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.

Out walking the dog in the sunshine?

As spring arrives, many fields across Sussex are home to newborn lambs and calves.

Even the calmest dogs can unintentionally frighten or distress livestock, and dog owners can face unlimited fines if a dog chases or worries livestock, including sheep, cattle, llamas and alpacas.

These types of incidents can cause serious stress, injury, or loss of unborn young; as well as be very upsetting for farmers who have worked hard to care for their animals.

Please be a responsible dog owner:

-Always keep your dog on a lead around all livestock

-If unsure what’s ahead, put your dog on a lead

-Stick to public footpaths where possible, find local paths on footpathmap.co.uk

Thank you for helping protect animals, farmers, and the countryside this spring.

Half-term police station visit 

Eastbourne Police Patrol Base (Hammonds Drive) was pleased to welcome another group of youngsters this week for a hands‑on visit with local officers during half-term.

Children got to explore the inside of a police car, try on uniform, press buttons to see what they do, and even saw police handcuffs in action!

They loved learning about the equipment officers carry and what’s stored in police vehicles, and all went home loaded up with colouring books, stickers, and pens.

Parents didn’t miss out either, with the opportunity to speak with local officers PC Davis and PCSO Clark, ask questions, and find out more about what local policing teams are focusing on in the area.

Find out more about your local policing team, dates of upcoming meetings and events by entering your postcode on our Sussex Police website here.

Keep your home safe this Spring

Did you know our Sussex Police website hosts a library of crime prevention advice that residents can use to help keep their property secure?

Offering practical guidance on everything from doors and window security, to protecting gardens, sheds, and garages, as well as advice on alarms, lighting, and other simple steps to reduce opportunities for burglars.

Protect your home from crime by visiting our website here.

Fatal 5 - careless driving

What is careless driving?

Careless driving when you fall below the minimum standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and includes driving without reasonable consideration for other road users.

While you can’t control how others drive, you can control how you react. Here’s a few tips to stay safe around careless drivers:

Keep your distance – if someone is tailgating, maintain a safe distance and speed to give yourself time to react.

Stay alert – if you see a driver is using their mobile phone or distracted, keep at a distance and focus on your own driving.

Stay calm – if someone cuts you up, take a deep breath and slow down to create space.

You can find out more about road safety here.

Contact us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).  

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.  

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: https://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: https://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: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html