Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Town Centre (Eastbourne) Sussex Police

      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne) Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      Sussex Police
      305 crimes / 12m
      ↑22% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Sussex Police
      4,191 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      305
      4,191
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      250
      4,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑68%
      1,354 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓24%
      695 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑23%
      226 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓50%
      64 ↓25%
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      92 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑14%
      256 ↓13%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      153 ↑15%
      Public Order
      17 ↓37%
      347 ↓5%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      75 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      725 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      0
      51 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      42 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      62 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      49 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean safer than Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 305 crimes in the last 12 months. Town Centre (Eastbourne) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,191 crimes. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town Centre (Eastbourne) shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Town Centre (Eastbourne), it is Violent Crime (1,354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 695. 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 Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Violent crime in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,354 in Town Centre (Eastbourne). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean recorded 250 crimes (now 305, a change of +22%). Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 4,080 crimes previously (now 4,191, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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. Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean has a resolution rate of 32% and Town Centre (Eastbourne) has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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 Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean or Town Centre (Eastbourne) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean 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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