Is East Dean Safe?
Crime statistics for East Dean. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 72 total crimes recorded in East Dean
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for East Dean — last 12 months
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Safest Areas Near East Dean
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to East Dean by safety score
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Dean safe?
East Dean has a CrimeRadar safety score of 85/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 72 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 13.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. East Dean is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in East Dean in the last 12 months?
72 crimes were recorded in East Dean in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 13.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (83 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 22 incidents.
What is the most common crime in East Dean?
The most common crime in East Dean is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 22 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in East Dean increasing or decreasing?
Crime in East Dean is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 13.3% — from 83 crimes in the previous 12 months to 72 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for East Dean?
East Dean has a safety score of 85 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does East Dean compare to the Sussex Police average?
East Dean has a safety score of 85/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. East Dean is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in East Dean?
33.3% of crimes recorded in East Dean resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in East Dean?
15 violent crimes were recorded in East Dean in the last 12 months — representing 20.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 22 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for East Dean last updated?
The crime data for East Dean was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare East Dean with other areas?
You can compare East Dean with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.