Crime Rate in Meads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meads

The total recorded crimes in Meads, Eastbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meads crime rate of 6.10 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 Meads, encompassing approximately 33,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
Meads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Station Street with total crimes: 26
  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Meads?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Meads reported a higher crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 2,702 crimes compared to 1,558. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Meads witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Meads experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 2,290 crimes compared to 1,215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Meads witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meads Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Meads has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 2th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Meads crimes were 2,702. The crime rate of Meads in 2024 was 80.35 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meads were around 2,290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.10 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meads)CrimesRank (Meads)CrimesRank (Meads)
Devonshire296 13,378 12,800 1
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

Meads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (64 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting 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 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202545
February 202523
December 202428
November 202421
October 202422
September 202428
August 202441
July 202455
June 202460
May 202429

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202521
February 20259
December 20246
November 202419
October 202416
September 202415
August 202422
July 202418
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 629 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202550
March 202564
February 202529
December 202439
November 202449
October 202443
September 202474
August 202461
July 202455
June 202496
May 202423

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202515
February 202512
December 202417
November 202412
October 202414
September 20246
August 202414
July 202419
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 817 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202557
March 202559
February 202558
December 202465
November 202467
October 202467
September 202468
August 202496
July 202455
June 2024108
May 202462

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202514
February 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 202415
July 202420
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 20242
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Meads in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting23
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Station Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Terminus Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ivy Terrace (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Jevington Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Silverdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Wilmington Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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