Crime Rate in Upperton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upperton

The total recorded crimes in Upperton, Eastbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upperton crime rate of 3.63 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 Upperton, encompassing approximately 31,167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Upperton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker'S Road with total crimes: 17
  • Prospect Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Upperton?

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

  • Relative to Eastbourne:

    • In 2024, Upperton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastbourne average, with 1167 crimes compared to 1558.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Upperton had fewer crimes than the Eastbourne average, with 925 crimes compared to 1,215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upperton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Upperton has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 5th out of 8 in the Eastbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Upperton crimes were 1,167. The crime rate of Upperton in 2024 was 37.44 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Eastbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upperton were around 925 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.68 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 5 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
Old Town92 61,026 7865 7
Sovereign58 8843 8629 8
Ratton55 9715 9558 9

Upperton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 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 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 202417
September 20247
August 202416
July 202425
June 202432
May 202422
April 202412

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202520
December 202420
November 202429
October 202427
September 202440
August 202433
July 202432
June 202472
May 202424
April 202437

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
April 20242

High Crime Locations Upperton in March 2025

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

1. Baker'S Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Prospect Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Lewes Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grove Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Upperton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Enys Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Upper Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. St Anne'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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