Crime Rate in Pevensey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pevensey

The total recorded crimes in Pevensey, Arun, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pevensey crime rate of 1.78 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 Pevensey, encompassing approximately 14,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Pevensey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Applegate Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parklands Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pevensey?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Pevensey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 499 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pevensey recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Pevensey had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 332 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pevensey recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pevensey Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Pevensey crimes were 499. The crime rate of Pevensey in 2024 was 34.21 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pevensey were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.76 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Pevensey)CrimesRank (Pevensey)CrimesRank (Pevensey)
RiverNA NA2,183 11,713 1
HothamNA NA1,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with ToddingtonNA NA1,416 2919 5
MarineNA NA1,274 3999 3
BarnhamNA NA1,099 5952 4
BerstedNA NA986 6774 6
OrchardNA NA662 10618 7
Arundel & WalbertonNA NA876 7593 8
YaptonNA NA839 8452 10
Angmering & FindonNA NA716 9488 9
Rustington EastNA NA509 12359 11
Felpham WestNA NA589 11356 12
Rustington WestNA NA363 15301 14
BrookfieldNA NA369 14291 15
East PrestonNA NA255 18242 16
PaghamNA NA335 16237 17
BeachNA NA318 17187 19
Aldwick WestNA NA209 20217 18
Felpham EastNA NA210 19144 23
Aldwick EastNA NA183 23186 20
FerringNA NA202 21179 21
Middleton-on-SeaNA NA193 22170 22

Pevensey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
December 202512
November 202521
October 202513
September 202524
August 202522
July 202517
June 20257
May 202521
April 202514
March 202521
February 202513

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 202510
August 20255
July 20259
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
June 20254
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20254
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Pevensey in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Applegate Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Parklands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. West Meads Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Farah Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Frith Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ivydale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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