Crime Rate in Peacehaven East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven East

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven East, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven East crime rate of 5.07 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Peacehaven East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Piddinghoe Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Peacehaven East has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 5.07 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)
Newhaven South81 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge56 4811 3718 2
Lewes Priory57 3855 2604 3
Peacehaven West65 2353 12324 6
Newhaven North50 5667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 6466 6363 5
Seaford Central37 8478 5307 9
Lewes Castle29 12319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer41 7456 7310 8
Kingston33 10390 8285 11
Seaford South29 11370 10260 13
Peacehaven North22 13369 11265 12
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John12 18227 15210 14
Seaford East17 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey20 14197 16181 15
Seaford West15 16137 18101 18
Seaford North12 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston8 19105 1984 19
Wivelsfield5 2084 2079 20
Newick3 2151 2148 21

Peacehaven East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202424
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Peacehaven East in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Piddinghoe Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Neville Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunview Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. The Leas (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Headland Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Flint Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Slindon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Searle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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