Crime Rate in Pevensey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pevensey

The total recorded crimes in Pevensey, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pevensey crime rate of 3.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pevensey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Highland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Parklands Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pevensey has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Pevensey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 202424
September 202413
August 20247
July 202417
June 202430
May 202426
April 202411

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Pevensey in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Highland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Parklands Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Frith Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Northcote Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Farah Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gravits Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Servite Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pinewood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Runnymede Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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