Crime Rate in Peacehaven East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven East

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven East, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven East crime rate of 6.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Peacehaven East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Downland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Peacehaven East has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)CrimesRank (Peacehaven East)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
Lewes Priory102 1855 2604 3
Lewes Bridge54 4811 3718 2
Peacehaven West60 3353 12324 6
Newhaven North47 6667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 7466 6363 5
Seaford Central32 11478 5307 9
Ouse Valley & Ringmer47 5456 7310 8
Lewes Castle31 13319 13314 7
Kingston36 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven North39 9369 11265 12
Seaford South32 12370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John28 14227 15210 14
Seaford East20 16246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey23 15197 16181 15
Seaford North10 19147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Peacehaven East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20258
March 20257
February 202515
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Peacehaven East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Downland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Piddinghoe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Seaview Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Searle Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Headland Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Slindon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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