Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN21 · East Sussex
574
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 574 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 574 incidents compared to 92, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (100), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). Eastbourne sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 92 vs 574 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 574).