Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Town Centre (Eastbourne) Sussex Police

      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington vs Town Centre (Eastbourne) Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      Sussex Police
      70 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      50% 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      70
      4,191
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      81
      4,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓69%
      1,354 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑30%
      695 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓23%
      226 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓67%
      64 ↓25%
      Burglary
      6 ↑500%
      92 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑167%
      256 ↓13%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      153 ↑15%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      347 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      75 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      725 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      0
      51 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      42 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      62 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      2
      49 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington safer than Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 70 crimes in the last 12 months. Town Centre (Eastbourne) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,191 crimes. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      In Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington recorded 13 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Violent crime in Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington totalled 11 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington and Town Centre (Eastbourne) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington recorded 81 crimes (now 70, a change of -13.6%). Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 4,080 crimes previously (now 4,191, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington 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. Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington has a resolution rate of 50% 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington 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 Alfriston, Alciston, Berwick, Ripe and Chalvington or Town Centre (Eastbourne) on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.