Updated April 20265 areas
East Sussex Crime Rankings 2026
Wealden is the safest area in East Sussex with a crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 78.7 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Wealden
Safest in East Sussex
45.8 per 1k
Hastings
Highest Crime in East Sussex
114.0 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
2
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
East Sussex's average crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents is 2.6 below the UK average of 81.3.
East Sussex Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wealden | 45.8 | +8.0% |
| 2 | Lewes | 59.3 | +4.5% |
| 3 | Rother | 60.5 | -13.1% |
| 4 | Eastbourne | 113.9 | -2.3% |
| 5 | Hastings | 114.0 | +27.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in East Sussex? expand_more
Wealden has the lowest crime rate in East Sussex at 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does East Sussex compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across East Sussex is 78.7 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in East Sussex? expand_more
2 of 5 areas in East Sussex recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology