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Crime in Ocklynge

Ocklynge had 396 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

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

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95.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common124 in 3 months

Month by month

180 Mar 144 Apr 143 May 125 Jun 159 Jul 112 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting12431%
violence10025%
anti-social behaviour8020%
criminal damage236%
public order215%
theft144%
vehicle crime103%
other crime103%

Ocklynge against Eastbourne

TypeOcklynge per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence24.229.6▲ 6%
Burglary0.51.5▼ 82%
Vehicle crime2.43.5–
Anti-social behaviour19.327.3▲ 5%
Theft and robbery4.45.7▲ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ratton126.2▼ 17%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Ocklynge95.7▼ 15%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
Ratton Village73▲ 31%
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 Ocklynge a safe area?

Ocklynge had about 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Ocklynge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (124), followed by violence (100) and anti-social behaviour (80).