Updated March 20265 areas
East Sussex Crime Rankings 2026
Wealden is the safest area in East Sussex with a crime rate of 46.0 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 78.6 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Wealden
Safest in East Sussex
46.0 per 1k
Eastbourne
Highest Crime in East Sussex
114.4 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
1
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
East Sussex's average crime rate of 78.6 per 1,000 residents is 2.9 below the UK average of 81.5.
East Sussex Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wealden | 46.0 | +2.1% |
| 2 | Lewes | 59.9 | -4.3% |
| 3 | Rother | 61.6 | +2.7% |
| 4 | Hastings | 111.3 | +13.2% |
| 5 | Eastbourne | 114.4 | +12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in East Sussex? expand_more
Wealden has the lowest crime rate in East Sussex at 46.0 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 78.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in East Sussex? expand_more
1 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