Total Crime Rate
74.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Peelings Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Peelings Lane (BN24 5HE) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% higher than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Peelings Lane (BN24 5HE), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Church Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | High Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mortain Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Montfort Close | — |
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