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Crime in Meads

Meads had 127 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

BN20, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Meads

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70.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common46 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 37 Apr 36 May 42 Jun 39 Jul 46 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4636%
anti-social behaviour3427%
vehicle crime119%
criminal damage97%
public order76%
burglary65%
theft65%
bike theft22%

Meads against Eastbourne

TypeMeads per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence25.429.6▲ 5%
Burglary3.31.5–
Vehicle crime6.13.5–
Anti-social behaviour18.827.3▲ 10%
Theft and robbery5.55.7–

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%
Eastbourne206.3▲ 3%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
Holywell80.1▲ 20%
Meads70.2▲ 8%
Motcombe65.3▼ 22%
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 Meads a safe area?

Meads had about 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meads?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (46), followed by anti-social behaviour (34) and vehicle crime (11).