Peacehaven vs Westham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Peacehaven

BN10 · East Sussex

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Public order6

Westham

BN24 · East Sussex

26

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting12
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2

Westham has less crime — 26 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Peacehaven recorded substantially more crime than Westham in April 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 26, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (29) and Public order (6), while Westham has more Shoplifting (12) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peacehaven or Westham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 26 vs 94 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Peacehaven and Westham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Westham had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Westham recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 94).

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