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Is BN21 Safe?

Eastbourne, Eastbourne

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Overall safety rating

Above average crime

BN21 has 26% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.

Burglaries (12 months)

161

4.26 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

7,500

198.5 per 1,000 residents

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

19
14
8
28
17
10
10
5
9
16
18
7
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Property types in BN21

Source: Census 2021 · 18,260 households

Detached 15%Semi-detached 11%Terraced 16%Flats 58%

Neighbourhood crime detail

BN21 sits within Upperton. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.

View Upperton crime report

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.