Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 89 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Seaford in April 2026 — 166 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Seaford has more Public order (11). 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, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 89 vs 166 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Public order. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 166).