Crime Rates at Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QX

Seaside area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 45th 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 7QX) in the last 12 months was 24.9 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -92.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Seaside (BN22 7QX), the main crime hotspot is near Hanover Road. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.