Crime Rates at Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QJ

Seaside area has the 6th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 17th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Seaside (BN22 7QJ) in the last 12 months was 594.8 per 1,000 residents and was 173.3% higher than the Devonshire average (217.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 49 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 260.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 71 (≈ 306.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Seaside (BN22 7QJ), 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.