Eastbourne vs Long Man — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

143

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting58
  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Long Man

BN26 · East Sussex

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting10
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Long Man has less crime — 34 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 34, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Shoplifting as their most common crime type, though Eastbourne records significantly more (58 vs 10 incidents). 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 Long Man safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 34 vs 143 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Shoplifting as their top crime category. In February 2026, Eastbourne recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 10 in Long Man. Overall, Long Man had fewer total crimes (34 vs 143).

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