Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN41 · Brighton and Hove
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN20 · East Sussex
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Eastbourne has less crime — 143 vs 236 incidents in February 2026.
Brighton recorded notably higher crime than Eastbourne in February 2026 — 236 vs 143 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 143 vs 236 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.
In February 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (76 incidents) while Eastbourne's was Shoplifting (58 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.