Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN42 · West Sussex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 100 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Peacehaven in February 2026 — 166 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Shoreham-by-Sea — 100 vs 166 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Other crime while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 166).