Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN7 · East Sussex
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lewes has less crime — 144 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Eastbourne saw somewhat more crime than Lewes in April 2026 (166 vs 144 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lewes recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 144 vs 166 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
In April 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Lewes's was Violence & sexual offences (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.