Crime Rate in Langney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langney

The total recorded crimes in Langney, Eastbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langney crime rate of 3.54 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 Langney, encompassing approximately 28,283 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Langney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milfoil Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Pensford Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Langney?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Langney reported a higher crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 1,577 crimes compared to 1,558. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Langney witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Langney had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 903 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Langney recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Langney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Langney has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 6th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Langney crimes were 1,577. The crime rate of Langney in 2024 was 55.76 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Langney were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.93 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Langney)CrimesRank (Langney)CrimesRank (Langney)
Devonshire328 13,378 12,800 1
Meads250 22,702 22,290 2
Hampden Park148 31,497 41,037 3
St Anthony's83 71,114 6928 4
Upperton115 41,167 5925 5
Old Town110 51,026 7865 7
Sovereign61 8843 8629 8
Ratton54 9715 9558 9

Langney 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 56 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 (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (95 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202545
May 202527
April 202528
March 202531
February 202535
December 202448
November 202432
October 202441
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 422 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202542
April 202538
March 202552
February 202539
December 202423
November 202430
October 202433
September 202455
August 202495

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Langney in July 2025

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

1. Milfoil Drive (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Pensford Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Shanklin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bramble Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shalfleet Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Larkspur Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. B2104 (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dean Wood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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