Crime Rate in Pevensey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pevensey

The total recorded crimes in Pevensey, Arun, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pevensey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Pinewood Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Frith Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Pevensey has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pevensey)CrimesRank (Pevensey)CrimesRank (Pevensey)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
Bersted125 2986 6774 6
Marine121 31,274 3999 3
Barnham106 51,099 5952 4
Orchard65 7662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton51 11876 7593 8
Yapton65 8839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon58 9716 9488 9
Felpham West53 10589 11356 12
Rustington East43 13509 12359 11
Rustington West38 16363 15301 14
Brookfield41 15369 14291 15
Pagham41 14335 16237 17
East Preston26 19255 18242 16
Beach29 17318 17187 19
Aldwick West18 22209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea28 18193 22170 22
Felpham East20 21210 19144 23
Aldwick East25 20183 23186 20
Ferring15 23202 21179 21

Pevensey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202521
April 202514
March 202521
February 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 202424
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

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
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Pevensey in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Pinewood Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Frith Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Northcote Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gravits Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wadhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Thorndene Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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