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Crime in Seaside

Seaside had 1,454 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 420.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 328% above the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

BN22, Eastbourne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Seaside

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420.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common446 in 3 months

Month by month

403 Mar 393 Apr 479 May 418 Jun 522 Jul 514 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence44631%
anti-social behaviour38927%
shoplifting1319%
public order1158%
criminal damage916%
theft826%
drugs433%
vehicle crime383%

Seaside against Eastbourne

TypeSeaside per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence128.929.6▲ 16%
Burglary10.41.5▲ 112%
Vehicle crime113.5▲ 31%
Anti-social behaviour112.527.3▲ 19%
Theft and robbery39.65.7▲ 29%

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%
Roselands143.3▲ 19%
Bridgemere138.6▲ 4%
Upperton105.2▼ 2%
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 Seaside a safe area?

Seaside had about 420.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Seaside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (446), followed by anti-social behaviour (389) and shoplifting (131).