Eastbourne vs Westham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

143

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting58
  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Westham

BN24 · East Sussex

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Westham has less crime — 11 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Westham in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 11, a 13.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbourne or Westham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 11 vs 143 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Eastbourne and Westham?

In February 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (58 incidents) while Westham's was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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