Eastbourne Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Eastbourne recorded 1,249 crimes in July 2025, translating to 12.0 incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate 39.5% above the UK average of 8.6. This figure, equivalent to one reported crime for every 83 residents over the month, highlights the area's unique challenges as a coastal resort with a tourism-driven economy. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (31.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and shoplifting (15.0%). These patterns align with Eastbourne's seasonal dynamics: July, a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, likely exacerbates public order issues and retail crime. The high rate of shoplifting (1.8 per 1,000, 177% above UK average) may be linked to the town's retail presence and transient visitor population. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly above the UK average (48% higher), may reflect the pressures of increased social interactions during the summer months. While violent crime rates remain elevated, they are consistent with Eastbourne's status as a mixed-use coastal district where leisure and residential areas intersect. The seasonal context—schools out, festivals, and extended daylight hours—may contribute to both the volume and nature of crimes, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causal links.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in burglary (+114.3%), with 45 incidents reported compared to 21 in June. This surge likely reflects increased summer activity in Eastbourne's retail and residential areas, where unoccupied properties may be more vulnerable during school holidays. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 45.5% (11 → 6), possibly due to heightened police presence or visitor awareness during the summer tourist season. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 23.2% (194 → 239), a trend consistent with the area's high foot traffic and summer festivals. Shoplifting remained 177% above the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the challenges of managing retail crime in a coastal resort. The drop in drug-related offences (-23.5%) and possession of weapons (-22.7%) may indicate temporary disruptions in illicit networks during peak season, though these decreases should be monitored for sustainability.

Eastbourne's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 2.3% compared to June, from 11.7 to 12.0 per 1,000 residents. This translates to 40 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that, while high, aligns with patterns seen in coastal areas during peak tourist seasons. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a ratio that underscores the density of incidents relative to the local population. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Eastbourne's 12.0 per 1,000 rate—39.5% above the UK average—reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety amid seasonal fluctuations. The increase in burglary (+114.3%) and anti-social behaviour (+23.2%) suggests a possible link to the influx of visitors during July, though local factors such as unsecured properties or increased social interactions may also contribute. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions during peak tourism periods to address both resident and visitor concerns.