Crime Rate in Peacehaven East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven East

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven East, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven East crime rate of 4.93 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 Peacehaven East, encompassing approximately 7,302 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Peacehaven East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montreal Close with total crimes: 8
  • Piddinghoe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Downland Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Peacehaven East?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Peacehaven East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 372 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Peacehaven East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Peacehaven East had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 302 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Peacehaven East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Peacehaven East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Peacehaven East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peacehaven East has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.93 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Peacehaven East crimes were 372. The crime rate of Peacehaven East in 2024 was 50.94 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peacehaven East were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.36 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
Newhaven North60 5667 4562 4
Seaford Central34 10478 5307 9
Peacehaven West43 7353 12324 6
Lewes Castle43 6319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer30 11456 7310 8
Kingston30 12390 8285 11
Peacehaven North41 8369 11265 12
Seaford South27 13370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John2 21227 15210 14
Seaford East21 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey25 14197 16181 15
Seaford West20 16137 18101 18
Seaford North14 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston10 18105 1984 19
Wivelsfield8 1984 2079 20
Newick3 2051 2148 21

Peacehaven East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202523
April 20258
March 20257
February 202515
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Peacehaven East in July 2025

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

1. Montreal Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Piddinghoe Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Downland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Blakeney Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Headland Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westview Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Promenade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Seaview Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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