Arundel vs Eastbourne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Arundel

BN18 · West Sussex

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft1

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Violence & sexual offences37

Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 5, a 33.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Eastbourne has more Shoplifting (51) and Anti-social behaviour (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arundel or Eastbourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 5 vs 166 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Arundel and Eastbourne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other theft while Eastbourne had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 166).

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