Crime Rate in Sovereign: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sovereign

The total recorded crimes in Sovereign, Eastbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sovereign crime rate of 2.44 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 Sovereign, encompassing approximately 29,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Sovereign Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereward Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bermuda Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sovereign?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Sovereign demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 843 crimes compared to 1558.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sovereign recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, Sovereign had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 629 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sovereign recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sovereign Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sovereign has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 9th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Sovereign crimes were 843. The crime rate of Sovereign in 2024 was 28.60 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sovereign were around 629 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.34 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sovereign)CrimesRank (Sovereign)CrimesRank (Sovereign)
Devonshire296 13,378 12,800 1
Meads205 22,702 22,290 2
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
Ratton93 8715 9558 9

Sovereign Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20258
March 202516
February 202512
December 202416
November 20249
October 202422
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202432
May 202433

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202515
February 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202442
May 202428

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 20259
February 202513
December 20248
November 202420
October 202415
September 202412
August 20244
July 202414
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sovereign in May 2025

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

1. Hereward Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
3. Bermuda Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Harbour Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Macquarie Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Wallis Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Marina Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hengist Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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