Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cavell Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Peacehaven North , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cavell Avenue (BN10 7NH) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% lower than the Peacehaven North average (78.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cavell Avenue (BN10 7NH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Peacehaven North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horsham Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Phyllis Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Horsham Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sutton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rowe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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