Crime Rate in Ditchling & Westmeston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditchling & Westmeston

The total recorded crimes in Ditchling & Westmeston, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditchling & Westmeston crime rate of 77.70 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 Ditchling & Westmeston, encompassing approximately 128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ditchling & Westmeston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Road with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ditchling & Westmeston?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Ditchling & Westmeston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 105 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ditchling & Westmeston recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Ditchling & Westmeston had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 84 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ditchling & Westmeston recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ditchling & Westmeston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ditchling & Westmeston has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 77.70 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Ditchling & Westmeston crimes were 105. The crime rate of Ditchling & Westmeston in 2024 was 815.85 (year) or 67.99 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ditchling & Westmeston were around 84 crimes with yearly crime rate of 652.68 (year) or 54.39 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
Newhaven North60 5667 4562 4
Seaford Central34 10478 5307 9
Peacehaven West43 7353 12324 6
Lewes Castle43 6319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer30 11456 7310 8
Kingston30 12390 8285 11
Peacehaven North41 8369 11265 12
Peacehaven East36 9372 9302 10
Seaford South27 13370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John2 21227 15210 14
Seaford East21 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey25 14197 16181 15
Seaford West20 16137 18101 18
Seaford North14 17147 17135 17
Wivelsfield8 1984 2079 20
Newick3 2051 2148 21

Ditchling & Westmeston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
December 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Ditchling & Westmeston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ditchling & Westmeston postcode area is presented below.

1. Keymer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lewes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westmeston Bostall (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lewes Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nye Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Long Park Corner (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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