Peacehaven Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Peacehaven, 5.3 crimes were reported in October 2025—31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 189 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and public order offences (9.8%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a coastal built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public spaces and social interactions contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. October’s seasonal context—darker evenings after the clocks went back, and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced the crime profile. Violent crimes, though below the UK average, remain the most prevalent category, possibly linked to increased foot traffic in town centres during the month. Anti-social behaviour, while slightly above the UK average for this category, may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during colder evenings. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as shoplifting (21% below UK average) and burglary (67% below UK average), suggest effective local measures or environmental factors, such as well-lit streets or community engagement, that deter property-related offences. This combination of factors illustrates a community where violent and social crimes dominate, but property crimes are comparatively rare, offering a nuanced view of Peacehaven’s crime profile.

October 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns compared to September, with drug-related offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents). This increase, though still low in absolute terms (0.3 per 1,000 residents), may reflect seasonal changes in substance use or heightened police visibility around Halloween. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5% (from 8 to 1 incident), potentially linked to reduced car usage during darker evenings or increased security measures in parking areas. The category of 'other theft' also rose by 50% (from 2 to 3), though it remains below the UK average by 62%. Public order offences increased by 33.3% (from 6 to 8), tied to Halloween-related activities or amplified enforcement in public spaces. Violent crimes—accounting for 37.8% of all incidents—remained 25% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect Peacehaven’s lower population density or effective community policing. The sharp decline in burglary (from 4 to 1) and shoplifting (from 24 to 8) suggests that targeted interventions, such as improved lighting or retail security, may have had a measurable impact. These trends highlight a mixed picture: while some categories show significant improvement, others—like drug-related crimes—warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Peacehaven’s October 2025 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 33.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This decline, though significant, must be contextualised against the area’s daily crime dynamics: an average of 3 crimes per day in October, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure that, while lower than the UK average, remains a tangible concern for locals. When compared to the UK population-scaled perspective, Peacehaven’s crime rate is 31.2% below the national average, a difference that could be attributed to the area’s relatively small size, coastal geography, or community-focused initiatives. The daily crime context—3 incidents per day—offers a more immediate understanding of risk, showing that while Peacehaven is safer than the UK average, crime remains a regular occurrence in the built-up area. The population-scaled figure of 1-in-189 residents experiencing a crime in October highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as town centres where violent and anti-social behaviour are concentrated. These statistics, when paired with the month-on-month decline, suggest that while progress has been made, sustained efforts are required to maintain this reduction and address emerging trends like the surge in drug-related offences.