Crime Rates at Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NB

Seaside area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 145th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Seaside (BN22 7NB) in the last 12 months was 53.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Devonshire average (217.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Seaside (BN22 7NB), the main crime hotspot is near Seaside Road. Police recorded 174 crimes here, including 102 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.