Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN9 · East Sussex
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN10 · East Sussex
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 94 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Newhaven recorded notably higher crime than Peacehaven in April 2026 — 178 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newhaven sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Peacehaven has more Public order (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Newhaven — 94 vs 178 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newhaven saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Peacehaven had more Public order. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 178).