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Crime in Bridgemere

Bridgemere had 234 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% above the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

BN22, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bridgemere

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138.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

95 Mar 61 Apr 69 May 55 Jun 81 Jul 98 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bridgemere. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6126%
anti-social behaviour5021%
public order3013%
shoplifting2812%
criminal damage177%
drugs146%
theft115%
other crime83%

Bridgemere against Eastbourne

TypeBridgemere per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence36.129.6▼ 10%
Burglary2.41.5–
Vehicle crime3.63.5–
Anti-social behaviour29.627.3▲ 35%
Theft and robbery8.95.7▲ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Seaside420.3▲ 14%
Roselands143.3▲ 19%
Bridgemere138.6▲ 4%
Hampden Park129▲ 1%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
St Anthony's Hill101.6▲ 15%
Langney92.2▲ 19%
See every Eastbourne area ranked on the crime in Eastbourne page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bridgemere a safe area?

Bridgemere had about 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bridgemere?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and public order (30).