Crime Rate in Langney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langney

The total recorded crimes in Langney, Eastbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langney crime rate of 4.21 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Langney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Robin Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Langney has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)CrimesRank (Eastbourne)
Devonshire287 13,378 12,800 1
Meads242 22,702 22,290 2
Hampden Park153 31,497 41,037 3
St Anthony's67 71,114 6928 4
Upperton113 51,167 5925 5
Old Town92 61,026 7865 7
Sovereign58 8843 8629 8
Ratton55 9715 9558 9

Langney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (112 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202535
December 202448
November 202432
October 202441
September 202429
August 202430
July 202443
June 202470
May 202438
April 202436

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202422
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 554 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202539
December 202423
November 202430
October 202433
September 202455
August 202495
July 202438
June 2024112
May 202451
April 202426

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Langney in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting43
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Robin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cormorant Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Carisbrooke Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shalfleet Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Reedham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sorrel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Chaffinch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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