Crime in Pevensey: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Pevensey in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (199), anti-social behaviour (104) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 924th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pevensey | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.4 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,762 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Pevensey of any year here (545 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 114.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 514 | 107.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 436 | 91.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 406 | 85.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 453 | 95.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 457 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 425 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 439 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 415 | 87.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pevensey recorded notably more drugs (86% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (42% above the national rate) and burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (28% below) and public order (24% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 104 and vehicle crime rose from 24 to 29, while shoplifting fell from 56 to 29 and public order fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 41.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 21.8 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 33 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Drugs | 29 | 6.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Public order | 24 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pevensey; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Aldwick West (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pevensey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +16% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +59% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -61% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | -12% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +95% |
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -61% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | -39% |
| Pagham | 400 | 60.1 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Pevensey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Hastings Close | 39 |
| On or near Thorndene Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Kenilworth Road | 38 |
| On or near Highland Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 34 |
| On or near Frith Road | 30 |
| On or near Gravits Lane | 26 |
| On or near Wadhurst Close | 23 |
| On or near Parklands Avenue | 21 |
Of the 441 crimes in Pevensey with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 41.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Pevensey has an estimated population of 4,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pevensey average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pevensey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pevensey a safe place to live?
Pevensey recorded 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 924th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Pevensey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Pevensey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pevensey was up 6% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pevensey?
About 4,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pevensey?
Pevensey is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.