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Crime in Ratton

Ratton had 206 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

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

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126.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 74 Apr 84 May 58 Jun 75 Jul 73 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6733%
shoplifting4421%
anti-social behaviour3718%
public order126%
criminal damage94%
vehicle crime94%
burglary63%
theft63%

Ratton against Eastbourne

TypeRatton per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence4129.6▲ 2%
Burglary3.71.5–
Vehicle crime5.53.5–
Anti-social behaviour22.727.3▲ 19%
Theft and robbery7.45.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hampden Park129▲ 1%
Ratton126.2▼ 17%
Willingdon112.2▲ 2%
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Ocklynge95.7▼ 15%
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 Ratton a safe area?

Ratton had about 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ratton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (67), followed by shoplifting (44) and anti-social behaviour (37).