Crime Rate in Peacehaven West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peacehaven West

The total recorded crimes in Peacehaven West, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peacehaven West crime rate of 4.57 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Peacehaven West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramber Avenue with total crimes: 23
  • Dorothy Avenue North with total crimes: 11
  • Rowe Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Peacehaven West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)CrimesRank (Peacehaven West)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
Lewes Priory102 1855 2604 3
Lewes Bridge54 4811 3718 2
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
March 202523
February 20255
December 202415
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202516
February 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Peacehaven West in May 2025

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

1. Bramber Avenue (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
2. Dorothy Avenue North (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Rowe Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Meridian Way (Map)
Total4
Public order4
5. Roderick Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lake Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenwich Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Jason Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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