Crime Rate in Peacehaven North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven North

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven North, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven North crime rate of 4.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Peacehaven North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Close with total crimes: 10
  • The Bricky with total crimes: 4
  • Pelham Rise with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Peacehaven North has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)CrimesRank (Peacehaven North)
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 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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202511
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
December 202415
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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

High Crime Locations Peacehaven North in July 2025

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

1. Trafalgar Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Bricky (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pelham Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cinquefoil (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Swannee Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. View Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Collingwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Sycamores (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Foxhill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Bramber Avenue North (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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