Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN23 · East Sussex
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN26 · East Sussex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Long Man has less crime — 34 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 34, a 5.2x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 34 vs 177 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (44 incidents) while Long Man's was Shoplifting (10 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.