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Community safety

Anti-social behaviour
From drug dealing to underage drinking, how to report different types of anti-social behaviour.
Domestic violence
Advice and support for victims of domestic violence.
Hate crime
Reporting racist and homophobic incidents.
Substance misuse
Information about drug and alcohol misuse, including who to contact for help.
Community safety contacts
Useful links to websites with information on community safety, including Neighbourhood Watch, Crimestoppers and Victim Support.
Free fire safety checks
If you know a vulnerable person who might be at risk from fire, then help them contact the fire service to arrange for a free home safety visit.
What you can do to help reduce crime
How you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime.
Crime in your area
How crime is being tackled at local and county levels, and links to figures for crime levels in East Sussex.
East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership
How organisations plan and work together to reduce crime, drug and alcohol misuse and anti-social behaviour in the county.
Youth justice system and youth crime
How the legal process works for young people aged 10–17, and where to get help if you've been a victim of youth crime.
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