Crime Rate in Peverel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peverel

The total recorded crimes in Peverel, Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peverel crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Peverel, encompassing approximately 5,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Peverel Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Grafton Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Peverel?

To understand the safety of Peverel, we need to analyze Peverel crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Peverel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 313 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Peverel recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Peverel had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 300 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Peverel recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Peverel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Peverel Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Peverel has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Peverel crimes were 313. The crime rate of Peverel in 2024 was 62.49 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peverel were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.89 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)
Mash Barn70 2689 5948 1
St Mary's71 11,000 1930 2
Hillside62 3880 2529 5
Southwick Green58 5802 3708 3
Eastbrook61 4735 4582 4
Churchill51 6390 8374 6
Southlands32 8423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Manor22 10269 10235 10
Marine8 14263 11182 11
St Nicolas14 11148 13121 13
Cokeham9 13208 12157 12
Buckingham10 12106 14106 14

Peverel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Peverel in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Peverel postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Grafton Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Tristram Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rectory Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ball Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kendal Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Sylvan Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Peter Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bushby Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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