Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN10 · East Sussex
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 94 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).