Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN43 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 94 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Peacehaven in April 2026 — 142 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Shoplifting (39). 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 Shoreham-by-Sea — 94 vs 142 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Public order while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 142).