Peacehaven Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Peacehaven, the crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of encountering crime roughly once every 224 residents. This rate, 43.8% below the UK average, positions the area as a safer built-up district within Lewes. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.2%) and public order offences (11.6%). The dominance of violent crime in Peacehaven’s profile may be influenced by local factors, such as the proximity to coastal areas where seasonal events like Halloween could amplify social interactions and potential conflicts. However, the UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Peacehaven’s rate is 30% lower than the national benchmark for this category. The lower rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 81% and 83% below UK averages respectively, suggest that the area’s retail and transportation infrastructure may not be as targeted as in more densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and the Halloween holiday, may have contributed to fluctuations in violent crime. The combination of a low crime rate and a relatively balanced distribution of crime types indicates that while Peacehaven is not immune to crime, the likelihood of encountering it is significantly lower than in the UK as a whole.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and bicycle theft each doubling from the previous month. This 100% increase in these categories may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the timing of Halloween and the transition into darker evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60%, a significant drop that could be linked to reduced traffic during the month or changes in parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose slightly by 6.7%, though it remains 22% below the UK average. A striking contrast exists in the rate of violent crime, which at 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 30% below the UK average for this category. For residents, the sharp decline in vehicle crime offers a tangible example of how local conditions and seasonal rhythms can influence crime trends, even as other categories fluctuate.

Peacehaven's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 14.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This downward trend suggests a continued period of relative stability in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while small, underscores the ongoing presence of crime in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in Peacehaven. With a population of 15,459, the low crime rate translates to a significantly lower monthly exposure compared to the UK average. While this does not eliminate risk entirely, it highlights the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Lewes, where crime remains a rare but not absent part of daily life.