Police patrols along Eastbourne Pier and Bandstand areas

Sussex Police have launched a targeted wave of proactive patrols along the Eastbourne Pier and Eastbourne Bandstand seafront areas to deter rising anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

Key Objectives of the Operation

The policing initiative is designed to address recent public safety concerns through targeted enforcement and community interaction: 

• Crime Prevention: Foot patrols focus on discouraging anti-social behaviour, street-level drug harm, and public disorder. 
• Suspect Identification: Officers are actively monitoring the seafront to identify individuals linked to recently reported crimes.
• Community Intelligence: Uniformed personnel are engaging directly with local residents, seaside businesses, and summer tourists to gather actionable information. 
• Targeted Visibility: Public feedback directly shapes patrol schedules, ensuring resources are deployed to specific hotspot areas flagged by the community. 

Context and Operational Continuity

The deployment arrives on the back of rising local concern regarding safety on the promenade. 

According to official updates from Sussex Police, these seafront operations run alongside ongoing night-time safety initiatives like Operation Marble, which uses dedicated weekend patrols to protect the night-time economy.

Reporting Activity

Authorities emphasize that patrols will actively continue through the upcoming weekend. Residents and visitors are urged to report any ongoing anti-social behaviour or criminal acts immediately by calling 101 or using the online reporting tools on the Sussex Police Portal. In any active emergency where safety is threatened, dial 999.