Peacehaven Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continuation of Peacehaven's position as a low-crime built-up area within Lewes, with an overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents—17.1% below the UK average. The area's crime profile remains characterised by a mix of violent and property offences, though the proportion of violent crimes has shifted slightly. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.5% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.9%) and criminal damage and arson (15.2%). This distribution aligns with Peacehaven's coastal resort character, where summer tourism and seasonal transitions influence crime patterns. August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees increased foot traffic and property-related risks, yet the area's burglary rate (0.5 per 1,000) remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—a paradox that may reflect robust local security measures or the transient nature of tourist populations. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (128.6% increase) highlights a potential vulnerability during August, when vacant homes and increased social gatherings could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, the decline in violence and sexual offences (27.9%) suggests that community-focused initiatives or heightened police presence during the summer months may have had a measurable impact. These trends underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local policing strategies in shaping Peacehaven's crime profile, even as the area maintains its overall safety record relative to national benchmarks.

August 2024 brought notable shifts in Peacehaven's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 27.9% (from 43 to 31 cases), marking a significant drop that may reflect seasonal factors or community interventions. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 128.6% (from 7 to 16 cases), a sharp increase that contrasts with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, where Peacehaven's rate stands at 1.0 per 1,000. This category's 61% above UK average highlights a localised issue that could be influenced by August's peak holiday season, when empty homes and increased foot traffic may exacerbate property-related crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with 23 cases recorded—4% above the UK average. The decrease in other crime (from 4 to 2 cases) suggests improved local policing or community engagement efforts, though this category's 38% below UK average indicates a broader trend of lower non-violent crime in the area.

Peacehaven's crime rate in August 2024 (6.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the broader UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, underscoring Peacehaven's relative safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three reported crimes per day in August, a figure that aligns with its consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the area's manageable risk levels. When viewed alongside the UK's higher average, Peacehaven's performance reinforces its status as a low-crime built-up area, though the slight increase in criminal damage and arson warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with occasional spikes, the overall impact on residents remains minimal, offering reassurance to those living or visiting the area.