Crime Rate in Eastbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastbourne

The total recorded crimes in Eastbourne, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastbourne crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eastbourne, encompassing approximately 8,179 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Eastbourne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Swallow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westminster Road with total crimes: 4
  • Estoril Road South with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastbourne?

To understand the safety of Eastbourne, we need to analyze Eastbourne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Eastbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 614 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastbourne witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Eastbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Darlington average, with 661 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastbourne witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Darlington, Eastbourne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eastbourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastbourne has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.50 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Eastbourne crimes were 614. The crime rate of Eastbourne in 2024 was 75.06 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastbourne were around 661 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.81 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)
Park East224 13,167 12,138 1
Sadberge & Middleton St George196 21,607 21,407 2
North Road120 31,152 31,175 3
Bank Top & Lascelles93 41,113 41,163 4
Stephenson55 9761 5806 5
Pierremont68 5749 6638 8
Cockerton57 8650 7673 6
Brinkburn & Faverdale61 6566 11522 11
Northgate59 7642 8485 14
Haughton & Springfield32 14464 14567 9
Red Hall & Lingfield51 10637 9505 13
Park West48 11523 12561 10
Harrowgate Hill40 13502 13515 12
Whinfield23 16303 15283 15
Hurworth30 15201 17240 16
College22 17217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe17 18191 18217 17
Hummersknott6 20119 19119 19
Mowden11 1985 20112 20

Eastbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
April 202512
March 202515
February 202518
January 202513
December 202415
November 202410
October 202426
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
April 20259
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
September 20245

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Eastbourne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eastbourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Swallow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Westminster Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Estoril Road South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hirst Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lowmoor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Helmsley Moor Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Emley Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Barden Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pateley Moor Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stocksmoor Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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