Crime Rate in Eastbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastbourne

The total recorded crimes in Eastbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 1,249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastbourne crime rate of 12.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (393) incidents (-7.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (239) incidents (23.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (187) incidents (3.89% increase)
Eastbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 36

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 (328 crimes), and the safest, Ratton (54 crimes), is 274 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Eastbourne.

Similarly, the area of Pier (264 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Meads (28 crimes), with a difference of 236 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eastbourne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Devonshire328
Meads250
Hampden Park148
Upperton115
Old Town110

Safest Wards:

Old Town110
Langney100
St Anthony's83
Sovereign61
Ratton54

Most Dangerous Areas:

Pier264
King Edward's Parade262
Hampden Park South106
Ratton100
St Anthony's Hill83

Safest Areas:

Roselands59
Old Town & Motcombe54
Sovereign Harbour43
Langney East43
Meads28

Eastbourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastbourne has recorded 1,249 crimes with crime rate of 12.28 ranking 8949th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Wealden835 78,960 57,086 5
Lewes751 68,184 46,406 4
Rother730 48,269 36,338 3
Hastings1,160 211,918 29,540 2

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 393 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 239 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (427 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (194 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (409 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (277 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (324 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (324 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202519
April 20258
March 202515
February 202515
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 756 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202597
May 202597
April 2025101
March 202584
February 202562
December 202457
November 202485
October 202473

A total of 3219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 357.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 427 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025393
June 2025427
May 2025409
April 2025324
March 2025375
February 2025304
December 2024314
November 2024308
October 2024365

A total of 185 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202528
April 202516
March 202516
February 202521
December 202421
November 202419
October 202410

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20251
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414

A total of 2067 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 229.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 324 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025187
June 2025180
May 2025277
April 2025324
March 2025264
February 2025218
December 2024176
November 2024218
October 2024223

A total of 251 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202529
April 202533
March 202523
February 202535
December 202419
November 202432
October 202420

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202524
April 202533
March 202529
February 202539
December 202426
November 202438
October 202429

A total of 1529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 169.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025239
June 2025194
May 2025202
April 2025229
March 2025177
February 2025123
December 2024125
November 2024108
October 2024132

A total of 525 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202569
May 202581
April 202551
March 202557
February 202532
December 202454
November 202448
October 202458

A total of 735 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 81.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202594
May 202585
April 202581
March 202594
February 202578
December 202480
November 202464
October 202479

A total of 250 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202521
May 202527
April 202526
March 202525
February 202523
December 202422
November 202429
October 202432

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 20258
April 202521
March 202510
February 202512
December 20242
November 202411
October 202414

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 202413

High Crime Locations Eastbourne in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting46
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Terminus Road (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
4. Ceylon Place (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
5. Burlington Road (Map)
Total21
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
6. Station Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Public order3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1

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