Crime Rates at Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7RT

Seaside area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 96th lowest crime rate of 326 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 7RT) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.8% 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Seaside (BN22 7RT), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 133 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.