Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Seaside area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 326 local areas in Eastbourne .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Seaside (BN22 7NT) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Devonshire average (208.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seaside (BN22 7NT), the main crime hotspot is near Hanover Road. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Swan Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Barden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Romney Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Barden Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Halton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Barden Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Roselands Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hanover Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Redoubt Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hanover Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Conference/Exhibition Centre | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Redoubt Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Swan Mews | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Redoubt Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Redoubt Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Redoubt Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barden Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Redoubt Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Street | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Kerrara Terrace | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Brydges Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Royal Parade | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Royal Parade | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodgate Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Hanover Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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