Crime Rate in Peacehaven North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven North

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven North, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven North crime rate of 4.62 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 North, encompassing approximately 8,448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Peacehaven North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldfinch Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Cinquefoil with total crimes: 4
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Peacehaven North?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Peacehaven North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 369 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Peacehaven North had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 265 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Peacehaven North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peacehaven North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Peacehaven North has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Peacehaven North crimes were 369. The crime rate of Peacehaven North in 2024 was 43.68 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peacehaven North were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.37 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)
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 East44 8372 9302 10
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour 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 15 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 (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
December 202415
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 202411
July 202419
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Peacehaven North in May 2025

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

1. Goldfinch Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cinquefoil (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Turnpike Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Swallow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Skylark Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Bramber Avenue North (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Pelham Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Cedars (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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