Peacehaven East vs Preston Park

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Peacehaven East Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Peacehaven East vs Preston Park Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Peacehaven East
      Sussex Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Preston Park
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peacehaven East
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      380
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      335
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.4%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peacehaven East
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      131 ↑7%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↑29%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑5%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      6 ↓65%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓39%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      11 ↑22%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      29 ↑16%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑225%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      3
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peacehaven East safer than Preston Park?

      Peacehaven East has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Peacehaven East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peacehaven East vs Preston Park?

      Peacehaven East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Park shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peacehaven East and Preston Park?

      In Peacehaven East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Preston Park, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peacehaven East and Preston Park?

      Peacehaven East recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Park recorded 101. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Peacehaven East vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Peacehaven East totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Preston Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peacehaven East and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peacehaven East recorded 335 crimes (now 380, a change of +13.4%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peacehaven East and Preston Park?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Peacehaven East has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peacehaven East and Preston Park?

      Peacehaven East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Preston Park is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Peacehaven East and Preston Park?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Peacehaven East or Preston Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peacehaven East and Preston Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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