East Sussex vs Peacehaven — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

East Sussex

BN22 · East Sussex

257

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Shoplifting53

Peacehaven

BN10 · East Sussex

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Public order6

Peacehaven has less crime — 94 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

East Sussex recorded substantially more crime than Peacehaven in April 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 94, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Peacehaven has more Public order (6). East Sussex sits above the national average for recorded crime while Peacehaven is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Sussex or Peacehaven safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 94 vs 257 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between East Sussex and Peacehaven?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peacehaven had more Public order. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 257).

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