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Crime in Upperton

Upperton had 410 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 105.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 20 Eastbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Eastbourne area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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105.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 20Eastbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common156 in 3 months

Month by month

130 Mar 145 Apr 143 May 132 Jun 137 Jul 141 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour15638%
violence10526%
public order379%
criminal damage215%
theft215%
vehicle crime154%
shoplifting123%
drugs113%

Upperton against Eastbourne

TypeUpperton per 1,000Middle Eastbourne areaChange
Violence26.929.6▼ 10%
Burglary1.51.5–
Vehicle crime3.83.50%
Anti-social behaviour4027.3▲ 10%
Theft and robbery9.55.7▲ 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%
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 Upperton a safe area?

Upperton had about 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 20 Eastbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Upperton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (156), followed by violence (105) and public order (37).