Peacehaven Crime Overview
Peacehaven is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in East Sussex, and is the 27th most dangerous overall out of East Sussex's 109 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Peacehaven in 2020 was 54 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to East Sussex's overall crime rate, coming in 27% lower than the East Sussex rate of 68 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Peacehaven is the 397th most dangerous small town, and the 2,658th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Peacehaven was the worst small town in East Sussex for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2020 was also a bad month for Peacehaven residents, when it was East Sussex's most dangerous small town for burglary, recording 6 crimes at a rate of 0.39 per 1,000 residents. Peacehaven recorded 3 reports of drugs during October 2020, making its crime rate of 0.19 the worst small town for drugs in East Sussex that month.
The most common crimes in Peacehaven are violence and sexual offences, with 382 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 2.1% higher than 2019's figure of 374 offences and a difference of 0.51 from 2019's crime rate of 24. Peacehaven's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 500% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Compare Peacehaven to other towns and cities
See how Peacehaven shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Peacehaven and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Peacehaven Crime Map
Crime in Peacehaven Compared To East Sussex
Summary of Crimes in Peacehaven This Year
| Peacehaven | East Sussex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 381 | 24.59 | 24,034 | 28.34 | 15% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.45 | 1,276 | 1.50 | 233% safer |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.03 | 3,041 | 3.59 | 18% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 98 | 6.32 | 6,961 | 8.21 | 30% safer |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.48 | 2,203 | 2.60 | 76% safer |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.03 | 1,284 | 1.51 | 47% safer |
| Other Theft | 45 | 2.90 | 4,815 | 5.68 | 96% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.52 | 814 | 0.96 | 85% safer |
| Public Order | 96 | 6.20 | 6,294 | 7.42 | 20% safer |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.65 | 608 | 0.72 | 11% safer |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.29 | 3,374 | 3.98 | 21% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.06 | 551 | 0.65 | 983% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 45 | 2.90 | 3,181 | 3.75 | 29% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 382 | 24.65 | 23,278 | 27.45 | 11% safer |
Peacehaven Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough | 723 | 32.55 | 64% safer |
| Heathfield and Waldron | 440 | 35.64 | 50% safer |
| Seaford | 942 | 38.23 | 40% safer |
| Uckfield | 632 | 41.83 | 28% safer |
| Polegate | 475 | 50.69 | 6% safer |
| Peacehaven | 829 | 53.50 | - |
| Hailsham | 1,349 | 59.65 | 10% more dangerous |
| Lewes | 1,195 | 66.60 | 20% more dangerous |
| Newhaven | 1,112 | 84.92 | 37% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Peacehaven
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Peacehaven
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Westview Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Bricky | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Bricky | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Capel Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Southview Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cavell Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cavell Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Tor Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Downland Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Downland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pelham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Balcombe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Balcombe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Lake Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lake Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Lake Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Lake Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Balcombe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near Chichester Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pelham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Peacehaven Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 30 | 21 | 18 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.71 | 0.45 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.90 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.97 | 0.77 | 0.97 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.84 | 0.32 | 0.90 | 0.52 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.3 | 4.5 | 5 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.65 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.3 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.13 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.6 | 3.0 | 7 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | Getting worse |
Changes In Peacehaven's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Peacehaven to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven | 53.50 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 21% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 31% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 36% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 38% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 45% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 48% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 60% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 61% more dangerous |
Crime in Peacehaven's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven East | 457 | 58 | First |
| Peacehaven West | 372 | 49 | Second |
Crime in Peacehaven During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Peacehaven change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Peacehaven saw a 700% increase in shoplifting. Peacehaven saw a large fall in vehicle crime during May, when it fell by 93% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +81% | +226% | +246% | +11% | -33% | -24% | -13% | +100% | -19% | -27% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Burglary | -60% | -43% | -60% | -14% | -75% | +300% | -25% | +25% | +33% | +33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +129% | -8% | -67% | -13% | +100% | +350% | +33% | -38% | -33% | +133% |
| Drugs | -67% | - | - | - | -33% | - | +100% | +200% | -60% | -75% |
| Other Crime | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - | -75% | -33% | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -50% | -17% | -40% | -43% | -17% | - | -25% | -40% | -57% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -17% | +300% | +38% | +80% | -38% | -14% | +80% | +120% | -11% | -62% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +150% | -50% | +700% | +100% | +500% | +200% | +100% | +600% | -60% | -75% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -17% | -43% | -93% | -20% | -10% | -50% | -85% | -88% | -64% | -33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +24% | -37% | +33% | +13% | +46% | - | -21% | -30% | -51% | +74% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Peacehaven
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The most common crimes in Peacehaven are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Peacehaven?
Peacehaven's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021