Peacehaven Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Peacehaven's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, highlights the area's generally low crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52% of all reported incidents. This was followed by Anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and Public order offences (9.1%), both of which remained well below UK averages. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter celebrations and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the distribution of crimes. However, the sharp rise in burglary and other crimes suggests that specific factors, such as changes in local patterns or temporary disruptions, could have played a role. The absence of a significant spike in property crimes, despite the overall increase, indicates that violent crimes remained the dominant concern. This aligns with Peacehaven's built-up area characteristics, where proximity to public spaces and community hubs may heighten the likelihood of interpersonal incidents. The relatively low rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order offences, compared to the UK, may reflect effective local policing or a strong sense of community cohesion. As the weather transitions from winter to spring, the shift in crime patterns could be partly explained by increased foot traffic in commercial and recreational areas. Overall, the crime profile for April 2023 underscores Peacehaven's position as an area with consistently lower crime rates, even as it navigates the seasonal dynamics of early spring.

April 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in three categories: Other crime, Drugs, and Burglary, each doubling from the previous month. This surge in burglary, which rose from zero to four incidents, stands out as the most abrupt change, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, Other theft fell by 33.3%, and Public order offences dropped by 22.2%, suggesting a shift in criminal focus. The rate of Violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) matched the UK average precisely, a rare alignment that underscores the local impact of this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 24% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's community dynamics. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary is a concrete data point that could inform local security measures, particularly as Easter and spring activities bring more foot traffic to public spaces.

Peacehaven's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 8.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes remaining relatively stable but violent crimes dominating the statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 201 residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that, over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was relatively low for any given resident. When scaled to the population, the 1-in-201 figure places Peacehaven well below the UK average for crime exposure, which is not directly comparable due to the lack of a national daily or monthly exposure metric. The population of 15,459 further contextualises these figures, showing that even with the 8.5% increase, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. This contrast highlights Peacehaven's position as an area with comparatively low crime levels, despite the upward trend in April.