Brighton vs Eastbourne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Brighton

BN2 · Brighton and Hove

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting41

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Eastbourne has less crime — 166 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Brighton recorded notably higher crime than Eastbourne in April 2026 — 332 vs 166 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton or Eastbourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 166 vs 332 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (100 incidents) while Eastbourne's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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