Eastbourne vs Long Man — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN23 · East Sussex

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting20

Long Man

BN26 · East Sussex

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Other theft4

Long Man has less crime — 37 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in April 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 37, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (50), while Long Man has more Other theft (4). 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 April 2026 Police data, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 37 vs 143 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Long Man had more Other theft. Overall, Long Man recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 143).

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