Crime Rate in St Anthony's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Anthony's

The total recorded crimes in St Anthony's, Eastbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Anthony's crime rate of 5.02 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 St Anthony's, encompassing approximately 21,493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
St Anthony's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lottbridge Drove with total crimes: 10
  • Winston Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Anthony's?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, St Anthony's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 1114 crimes compared to 1558.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Anthony's recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

    • In 2023, St Anthony's had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 928 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Anthony's witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eastbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastbourne, St Anthony's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Anthony's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Anthony's has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 6th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total St Anthony's crimes were 1,114. The crime rate of St Anthony's in 2024 was 51.83 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Anthony's were around 928 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.18 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Anthony's)CrimesRank (St Anthony's)CrimesRank (St Anthony's)
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
Upperton100 71,167 5925 5
Sovereign72 9843 8629 8
Ratton93 8715 9558 9

St Anthony's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202510
February 202518
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 202411
July 202419
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202540
March 202518
February 202519
December 202429
November 202419
October 202426
September 202422
August 202426
July 202426
June 202464
May 202429

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 202422

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 4 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
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Anthony's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Anthony's postcode area is presented below.

1. Lottbridge Drove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Winston Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Collier Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Churchdale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ecmod Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chandlers Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Keymer Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maple Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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