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Crime in Old Town

Old Town had 233 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

BN21, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town

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82.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

121 Mar 94 Apr 91 May 83 Jun 91 Jul 59 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting7833%
anti-social behaviour6126%
violence5021%
criminal damage125%
theft115%
public order73%
vehicle crime52%
robbery31%

Old Town against Eastbourne

TypeOld Town per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence17.829.6▼ 24%
Burglary0.41.5–
Vehicle crime1.83.5–
Anti-social behaviour21.727.3▲ 9%
Theft and robbery5.75.70%

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%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Ocklynge95.7▼ 15%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
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 Old Town a safe area?

Old Town had about 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Old Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (78), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and violence (50).