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Crime in Pevensey Bay

Pevensey Bay had 112 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

BN24, Wealden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pevensey Bay

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74.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 30 Apr 31 May 30 Jun 51 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3430%
anti-social behaviour2522%
shoplifting1816%
public order1211%
theft76%
criminal damage44%
drugs44%
burglary22%

Pevensey Bay against Wealden

TypePevensey Bay per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence22.616▲ 36%
Burglary1.31.2–
Vehicle crime1.31.2–
Anti-social behaviour16.613▲ 92%
Theft and robbery5.33.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westham114.9▲ 16%
Friday Street109▲ 3%
Langney92.2▲ 19%
Langney Village87.6▲ 6%
Pevensey78.3▼ 14%
Sovereign Harbour74.8▲ 24%
Pevensey Bay74.5▲ 37%
See every Wealden area ranked on the crime in Wealden page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Pevensey Bay a safe area?

Pevensey Bay had about 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pevensey Bay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (25) and shoplifting (18).