Eastbourne vs Shoreham-by-Sea — 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

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting39
  • Anti-social behaviour32

Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 142 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne saw somewhat more crime than Shoreham-by-Sea in April 2026 (166 vs 142 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 Shoreham-by-Sea safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 142 vs 166 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Eastbourne and Shoreham-by-Sea?

In April 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Shoreham-by-Sea's was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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