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Crime in Pevensey

Pevensey had 30 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

BN24, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pevensey

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78.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 18 Apr 9 May 8 Jun 13 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pevensey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour930%
shoplifting930%
violence517%
drugs413%
theft27%
vehicle crime13%

Pevensey against Wealden

TypePevensey per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence13.116–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime2.61.2–
Anti-social behaviour23.513–
Theft and robbery5.23.8–

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 a safe area?

Pevensey had about 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Pevensey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (9), followed by shoplifting (9) and violence (5).