Eastbourne vs Long Man — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN23 · East Sussex

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Shoplifting31

Long Man

BN26 · East Sussex

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting10
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Long Man has less crime — 34 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 34, a 5.2x 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 Long Man safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 34 vs 177 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Eastbourne and Long Man?

In February 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (44 incidents) while Long Man's was Shoplifting (10 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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