February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BN25 Crime Intelligence Report
BN25 recorded 94 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 51.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 10.6% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
94trending_up +51.6% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.94per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,140
Within BN25 district
Lewes
23,849
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Etherton Way Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Possession of weapons: 1 | 7 |
| Broad Street Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Cradle Hill Road Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Other crime: 1 | 5 |
| Cinque Ports Way Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| Chyngton Gardens Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| Marine Crescent Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Southdown Road Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Wellington Park Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| Dymock Close Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
32
34.0%
Anti-social Behaviour
22
23.4%
Burglary
8
8.5%
Shoplifting
6
6.4%
Public Order
5
5.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
5.3%
Drug Offences
4
4.3%
Other Crime
4
4.3%
Vehicle Crime
3
3.2%
Other Theft
3
3.2%
Weapons Possession
2
2.1%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +51.6%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +10.6%
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