Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN41 · Brighton and Hove
314
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN21 · East Sussex
706
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brighton has less crime — 314 vs 706 incidents in April 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Brighton in April 2026 — 706 vs 314 incidents. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Brighton recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 314 vs 706 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Eastbourne is above the national average.
In April 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) while Eastbourne's was Violence & sexual offences (193 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.