Crime Rates at Johns Close, Peacehaven, BN10 7UQ

Johns Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Peacehaven North , and the 85th 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 Johns Close (BN10 7UQ) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 68.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Johns Close (BN10 7UQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mount Caburn Crescent, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Telscombe Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.