Eastbourne vs Eastbourne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Eastbourne

BN21 · East Sussex

706

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences193
  • Anti-social behaviour190
  • Shoplifting100

Eastbourne has less crime — 166 vs 706 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Eastbourne in April 2026 — 706 incidents compared to 166, a 4.3x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbourne or Eastbourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 166 vs 706 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Eastbourne is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Eastbourne's was Violence & sexual offences (193 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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