Peacehaven Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 15,459 residents, Peacehaven recorded 58 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 50% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, placing the built-up area within Lewes among the safer regions in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) accounted for nearly half (44.8%) of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 19.0%) and criminal damage and arson (6 incidents, 10.3%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are recorded at 2.6 per 1,000 (34% below Peacehaven’s rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 (37% below). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely influenced these trends. For instance, the rise in shoplifting may be tied to the post-Black Friday retail environment, while the drop in public order offences could reflect reduced outdoor activity as daylight hours diminish. Despite the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK, Peacehaven’s overall rate remains well below national levels, due to its relatively small population and the characteristics of the built-up area within Lewes, which may include a mix of residential and commercial zones with lower population density than major urban centres.

November saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting, drugs, and 'other crime' each experienced a 100% increase compared to October, with shoplifting rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike may be linked to the timing of Black Friday sales, which often sees heightened retail activity and associated theft. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 63.6%, from 11 to 4, potentially reflecting the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings during the darker November days. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: while violent crimes (26 incidents) remained the most prevalent category, they accounted for 44.8% of total crimes—slightly lower than the UK average of 34% for this category. Anti-social behaviour, though down from the previous month, still represented 19% of all crimes, underscoring its persistent role in the local crime picture. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Peacehaven, influenced by both seasonal factors and local events.

In November 2024, Peacehaven’s crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 17.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes per day provides a tangible snapshot of the month’s activity, though this is specific to Peacehaven and not comparable to UK-wide daily averages. When considering the monthly exposure, the calculation that one crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents over the course of November offers a measure of risk that is contextualised within the area’s population size. This metric, while straightforward, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Peacehaven compared to other regions. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that, despite the 58 total crimes reported, the rate remains significantly below the UK average, which may reflect broader demographic or geographic factors unique to the built-up area within Lewes.