Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringmer (BN8) recorded the lowest crime rate in East Sussex, with 2 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Eastbourne (BN21) recorded 706 crimes in the same period — more than 353x the crime count of the safest area. The 29 postcode areas analysed in East Sussex span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringmer (BN8) is the safest area in East Sussex, recording 2 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 29 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Eastbourne (BN21) recorded the most crime in East Sussex in April 2026, with 706 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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