Crime Rate in Ratton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ratton

The total recorded crimes in Ratton, Eastbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ratton crime rate of 2.90 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 Ratton, encompassing approximately 18,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ratton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Rockhurst Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Rusper Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ratton?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Ratton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 715 crimes compared to 1558.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ratton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Ratton had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 558 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ratton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastbourne, Ratton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ratton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ratton has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 9th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Ratton crimes were 715. The crime rate of Ratton in 2024 was 38.43 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ratton were around 558 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.99 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ratton)CrimesRank (Ratton)CrimesRank (Ratton)
Devonshire328 13,378 12,800 1
Meads250 22,702 22,290 2
Hampden Park148 31,497 41,037 3
Langney100 61,577 3903 6
St Anthony's83 71,114 6928 4
Upperton115 41,167 5925 5
Old Town110 51,026 7865 7
Sovereign61 8843 8629 8

Ratton 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202534
May 202538
April 202524
March 202523
February 202523
December 202429
November 202426
October 202429
September 202424
August 202424

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 20259
April 202512
March 20257
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 202510
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202526
March 20256
February 202514
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Ratton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Rockhurst Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Rusper Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Brodrick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Meadowlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Clifton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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