Crime Rate in Devonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devonshire

The total recorded crimes in Devonshire, Eastbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 296 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devonshire crime rate of 4.83 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 Devonshire, encompassing approximately 61,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (44.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-19.72% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Devonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaside Road with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Elms Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Devonshire?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Devonshire reported a higher crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 3,378 crimes compared to 1,558. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Devonshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Devonshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 2,800 crimes compared to 1,215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Devonshire witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastbourne, Devonshire has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Devonshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Devonshire has recorded 296 crimes with crime rate of 4.83 ranking 1th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Devonshire crimes were 3,378. The crime rate of Devonshire in 2024 was 55.15 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Devonshire were around 2,800 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.72 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devonshire)CrimesRank (Devonshire)CrimesRank (Devonshire)
Meads205 22,702 22,290 2
Hampden Park127 41,497 41,037 3
Langney111 51,577 3903 6
Old Town182 31,026 7865 7
St Anthony's108 61,114 6928 4
Upperton100 71,167 5925 5
Sovereign72 9843 8629 8
Ratton93 8715 9558 9

Devonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 1212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 202586
March 2025104
February 202586
December 202472
November 202486
October 2024102
September 202492
August 202485
July 202496
June 2024172
May 2024107

A total of 662 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202571
March 202545
February 202529
December 202446
November 202432
October 202436
September 202427
August 202465
July 202478
June 2024112
May 202464

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202528
February 202518
December 202422
November 202419
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420
July 202420
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 202416
August 202412
July 202414
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
December 202416
November 202411
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202421
June 202436
May 202426

A total of 283 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202520
February 202515
December 202418
November 202425
October 202424
September 202425
August 202431
July 202427
June 202448
May 202414

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202529
March 202537
February 202513
December 202421
November 202433
October 202419
September 202412
August 202412
July 202416
June 202420
May 202422

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

High Crime Locations Devonshire in May 2025

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

1. Seaside Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Elms Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Kerrara Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Shackleton Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Leaf Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Sheen Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Colonnade Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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