Crime Rate in Eastbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastbourne

The total recorded crimes in Eastbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 1,186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastbourne crime rate of 11.66 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 101,680 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (375) incidents (23.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (264) incidents (21.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (177) incidents (43.90% increase)
Eastbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39

Eastbourne Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Eastbourne?

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

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Eastbourne has recorded 14,019 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 137.87 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 44 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,935 crimes with a crime rate of 107.54, ranking it 103 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to East Sussex:

    • In 2024, Eastbourne reported a higher crime volume than the East Sussex average, with 14,019 crimes compared to 10,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eastbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Sussex average, with 10,935 crimes compared to 8,061. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Eastbourne is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in East Sussex, Eastbourne has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Eastbourne Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Devonshire (287 crimes), and the safest, Ratton (55 crimes), is 232 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Eastbourne.

Similarly, the area of King Edward's Parade (247 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Meads (32 crimes), with a difference of 215 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eastbourne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Devonshire287
Meads242
Hampden Park153
Langney119
Upperton113

Safest Wards:

Upperton113
Old Town92
St Anthony's67
Sovereign58
Ratton55

Most Dangerous Areas:

King Edward's Parade247
Pier246
Hampden Park South119
Langney West105
Old Town & Motcombe71

Safest Areas:

Hampden Park North58
Sovereign Harbour43
Roselands35
Langney East34
Meads32

Eastbourne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eastbourne has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 7.09 ranking 9229th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2024, the total Eastbourne crimes were 14,019. The crime rate of Eastbourne in 2024 was 137.87 (year) or 11.49 (month) ranking it 44 danzarous in the UK. Eastbourne ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastbourne were around 10,935 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.54 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking 103 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in East Sussex, Eastbourne ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Eastbourne

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden762 78,960 57,086 5
Rother586 68,269 36,338 3
Lewes675 48,184 46,406 4
Hastings976 211,918 29,540 2

Eastbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (375 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (264 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 304 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 218 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 314 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 176 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (308 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (218 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (223 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (343 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (234 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (364 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (253 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 366 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (674 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (382 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 802 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 89.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202562
December 202457
November 202485
October 202473
September 202481
August 202478
July 202486
June 2024196

A total of 3413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 379.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 674 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025375
February 2025304
December 2024314
November 2024308
October 2024365
September 2024343
August 2024364
July 2024366
June 2024674

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412

A total of 613 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 68.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202532
December 202454
November 202448
October 202458
September 202446
August 202462
July 202486
June 2024170

A total of 284 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202523
December 202422
November 202429
October 202432
September 202432
August 202423
July 202430
June 202468

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
December 202421
November 202419
October 202410
September 202416
August 202425
July 202412
June 202442

A total of 1602 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 178.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025177
February 2025123
December 2024125
November 2024108
October 2024132
September 2024123
August 2024198
July 2024234
June 2024382

A total of 842 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202578
December 202480
November 202464
October 202479
September 202473
August 2024102
July 202492
June 2024180

A total of 410 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202539
December 202426
November 202438
October 202429
September 202437
August 202440
July 202442
June 2024130

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 202416
July 202416
June 202414

A total of 277 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202535
December 202419
November 202432
October 202420
September 202434
August 202433
July 202431
June 202450

A total of 113 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202430

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
December 20242
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420

A total of 2141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 237.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 378 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025264
February 2025218
December 2024176
November 2024218
October 2024223
September 2024234
August 2024253
July 2024177
June 2024378

High Crime Locations Eastbourne in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting43
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting41
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Other crime1
4. Terminus Road (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Station Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1

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