Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 143 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 92 vs 143 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 143).