Crime Rate in Pevensey Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pevensey Bay

The total recorded crimes in Pevensey Bay, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pevensey Bay crime rate of 6.15 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 Pevensey Bay, encompassing approximately 1,949 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Pevensey Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Eastbourne Road with total crimes: 1
  • Val Prinseps Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pevensey Bay?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Pevensey Bay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 109 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pevensey Bay recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Pevensey Bay had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 125 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pevensey Bay recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Pevensey Bay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pevensey Bay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pevensey Bay has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 6.15 ranking 27th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Pevensey Bay crimes were 109. The crime rate of Pevensey Bay in 2024 was 55.90 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pevensey Bay were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.11 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pevensey Bay)CrimesRank (Pevensey Bay)CrimesRank (Pevensey Bay)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central58 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East43 4377 6350 3
Hellingly44 3455 3226 12
Crowborough North20 22272 13327 4
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
Horam & Punnetts Town29 8375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst23 15382 5266 8
Forest Row35 6317 10208 14
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron30 7376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 13272 14258 9
Stone Cross28 10345 9200 15
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels28 9291 11212 13
Hailsham West25 11271 15252 10
Heathfield North24 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central20 21287 12105 27
Hartfield24 12204 19139 20
Crowborough South West22 18209 17163 16
Arlington22 16206 18123 23
Danehill & Fletching12 30177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook22 17171 24147 18
Maresfield13 24165 25139 19
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill12 26200 20130 21
Hailsham North West20 20193 21116 25
Mayfield & Five Ashes9 33173 23109 26
Uckfield North15 23156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted13 2579 3647 39
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
Crowborough South East5 37131 28102 29
Buxted12 28115 3098 30
Hailsham South12 29110 3294 31
Upper Willingdon11 31115 3173 35
Uckfield East5 3678 3794 32
Heathfield South7 3494 3586 34
Withyham3 40108 3472 36
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield6 3563 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Pevensey Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Pevensey Bay in July 2025

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

1. Marine Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Val Prinseps Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Grenville Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Western Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marine Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pebble Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Boulevard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Camber Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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