Crime Rate in Ratton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ratton

The total recorded crimes in Ratton, Eastbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ratton crime rate of 2.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Ratton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Meadowlands Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ratton has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 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.

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
Langney119 41,577 3903 6
St Anthony's67 71,114 6928 4
Upperton113 51,167 5925 5
Old Town92 61,026 7865 7
Sovereign58 8843 8629 8

Ratton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
December 202429
November 202426
October 202429
September 202424
August 202424
July 202438
June 202460
May 202420
April 202424

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202424
May 20244
April 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202514
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202413
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ratton in March 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
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Meadowlands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jordans Lane East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Chelworth Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Falmer Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Thornwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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