East Dean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    East Dean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Town Centre (Eastbourne) Sussex Police

      East Dean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne) Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      East Dean
      Sussex Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Sussex Police
      5,370 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dean
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      38
      5,370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      87
      4,201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.3%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dean
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓68%
      1,699 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓57%
      1,181 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓86%
      283 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓33%
      117 ↑34%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      106 ↑28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      343 ↑21%
      Drugs
      0
      209 ↑45%
      Public Order
      3 ↓67%
      443 ↑21%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      87 ↑53%
      Shoplifting
      0
      664 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      61 ↓2%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      46 ↑35%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      68 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      63 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Dean is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dean safer than Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Dean has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 38 crimes in the last 12 months. Town Centre (Eastbourne) has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,370 crimes. East Dean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Dean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Town Centre (Eastbourne) shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      In East Dean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Town Centre (Eastbourne), it is Violent Crime (1,699 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Dean recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 1,181. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Dean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Violent crime in East Dean totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,699 in Town Centre (Eastbourne). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dean recorded 87 crimes (now 38, a change of -56.3%). Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 4,201 crimes previously (now 5,370, +27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Dean has a resolution rate of 0% and Town Centre (Eastbourne) has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Dean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Town Centre (Eastbourne) is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Dean or Town Centre (Eastbourne) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dean and Town Centre (Eastbourne). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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