Crime Rate in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

The total recorded crimes in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey crime rate of 34.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey, encompassing approximately 671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Warrs Hill Road with total crimes: 6
  • School Field with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Brooks with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

To understand the safety of Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey, we need to analyze Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 197 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 181 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 34.26 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey crimes were 197. The crime rate of Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey in 2024 was 293.42 (year) or 24.45 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 269.59 (year) or 22.47 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey)CrimesRank (Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey)CrimesRank (Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
Lewes Priory102 1855 2604 3
Lewes Bridge54 4811 3718 2
Peacehaven West60 3353 12324 6
Newhaven North47 6667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 7466 6363 5
Seaford Central32 11478 5307 9
Ouse Valley & Ringmer47 5456 7310 8
Lewes Castle31 13319 13314 7
Kingston36 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven East44 8372 9302 10
Peacehaven North39 9369 11265 12
Seaford South32 12370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John28 14227 15210 14
Seaford East20 16246 14142 16
Seaford North10 19147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey postcode area is presented below.

1. Warrs Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. School Field (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Brooks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. School Path (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. School Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Monger'S Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Weald View (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Redgill Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. New Heritage Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Downs View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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