Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN23 · East Sussex
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 100 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Peacehaven in February 2026 — 177 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Peacehaven has more Other crime (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 100 vs 177 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peacehaven had more Other crime. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 177).