Crime Rate in Peacehaven West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven West

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven West, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven West crime rate of 3.28 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 West, encompassing approximately 13,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Peacehaven West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramber Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Lake Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Jason Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Peacehaven West?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Peacehaven West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 353 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Peacehaven West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Peacehaven West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 324 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peacehaven West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peacehaven West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peacehaven West has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Peacehaven West crimes were 353. The crime rate of Peacehaven West in 2024 was 26.89 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peacehaven West were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.68 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)
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
Lewes Castle43 6319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer30 11456 7310 8
Kingston30 12390 8285 11
Peacehaven North41 8369 11265 12
Peacehaven East36 9372 9302 10
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202523
April 202511
March 202523
February 20255
December 202415
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202516
April 202516
March 202516
February 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Peacehaven West in July 2025

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

1. Bramber Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lake Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Jason Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Horsham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Arundel Road Central (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balcombe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Malines Avenue South (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Edith Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Dorothy Avenue North (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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