February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BN7 Crime Intelligence Report
BN7 recorded 159 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 9.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 4.8% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
159trending_down -9.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
7.76per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,161
Within BN7 district
Lewes
20,498
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Southfarm Close Map | total: 10 Anti-social behaviour: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 4 | 10 |
| St Michael'S Terrace Map | total: 10 Anti-social behaviour: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 10 |
| Prison Map | total: 9 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Other crime: 2 | 9 |
| Mountfield Road Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 7 |
| Cliffe High Street Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Eastgate Wharf Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 6 Other theft: 2 Shoplifting: 2 | 6 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 6 Drugs: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| Juggs Close Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
37
23.3%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
22.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
20
12.6%
Shoplifting
15
9.4%
Other Theft
13
8.2%
Burglary
10
6.3%
Public Order
8
5.0%
Drug Offences
7
4.4%
Other Crime
5
3.1%
Weapons Possession
5
3.1%
Vehicle Crime
3
1.9%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -9.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -4.8%
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