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Crime in Peacehaven

Peacehaven had 480 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% above the middle Lewes area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

BN10, Lewes · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Peacehaven

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84.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common177 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 120 Apr 139 May 160 Jun 159 Jul 161 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Peacehaven. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17737%
anti-social behaviour14530%
public order449%
theft286%
criminal damage265%
other crime133%
drugs123%
burglary112%

Peacehaven against Lewes

TypePeacehaven per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence3121.7▲ 22%
Burglary1.91–
Vehicle crime1.82.1–
Anti-social behaviour25.411.5▲ 27%
Theft and robbery5.43.9▲ 48%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newhaven167.8▲ 9%
Peacehaven84.1▲ 24%
South Heighton78.9▲ 29%
Rottingdean64.5▲ 42%
Saltdean60.6▲ 42%
Telscombe Cliffs50.6▲ 9%
See every Lewes area ranked on the crime in Lewes page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Peacehaven a safe area?

Peacehaven had about 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Peacehaven?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (177), followed by anti-social behaviour (145) and public order (44).