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Crime in Motcombe

Motcombe had 266 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was down 22% on the three months before.

BN21, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Motcombe

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65.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-22%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common80 in 3 months

Month by month

133 Mar 112 Apr 97 May 95 Jun 101 Jul 70 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting8030%
anti-social behaviour6926%
violence5420%
theft145%
criminal damage135%
public order114%
vehicle crime93%
other crime73%

Motcombe against Eastbourne

TypeMotcombe per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence13.329.6▼ 30%
Burglary0.21.5▼ 90%
Vehicle crime2.23.5–
Anti-social behaviour16.927.30%
Theft and robbery4.75.7▲ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastbourne206.3▲ 3%
Ratton126.2▼ 17%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Ocklynge95.7▼ 15%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
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 Motcombe a safe area?

Motcombe had about 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Motcombe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (80), followed by anti-social behaviour (69) and violence (54).