21 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Lewes
Compare crime rates across all 21 wards in Lewes. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Newhaven South | 106.6 | 98 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Newhaven North | 84.8 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Peacehaven West | 82.8 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Lewes Castle | 72.3 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Lewes Bridge | 65.8 | 73 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Seaford Central | 61.0 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Peacehaven East | 59.5 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Seaford South | 58.4 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Peacehaven North | 56.4 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Lewes Priory | 51.2 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Ouse Valley & Ringmer | 48.6 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Kingston | 40.3 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 13 | East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs | 36.5 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John | 36.1 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Seaford East | 31.6 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | 29.0 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Ditchling & Westmeston | 26.3 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Wivelsfield | 24.3 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Seaford West | 23.9 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Seaford North | 23.3 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Newick | 20.8 | 2 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Lewes has the highest crime rate?
Newhaven South has the highest crime rate in Lewes, with 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Lewes?
Newick has the lowest crime rate among Lewes's wards, with 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Lewes have?
Lewes has 21 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.