WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Meads Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Meads, localized within Eastbourne.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.53per 1k

Total Population

33,629

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Anti-social Behaviour52

Violence & Sexual Offences43

Shoplifting28

Public Order18

Drug Offences13

Criminal Damage & Arson11

Other Theft7

Robbery5

Weapons Possession3

Burglary2

Vehicle Crime2

Theft from Person2

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 16Public order: 4Robbery: 2	22
On or near Station Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 4	22
On or near Terminus Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8Shoplifting: 6Theft from the person: 1	15
On or near Ivy Terrace Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2	11
On or near York Road Map	Public order: 3Drugs: 2Shoplifting: 2	8
On or near Jephson Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1	4
On or near Wish Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1	4
On or near Howard Square Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1	4
On or near Link Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Lismore Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3