Crime Rate in Ditchling & Westmeston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditchling & Westmeston

The total recorded crimes in Ditchling & Westmeston, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditchling & Westmeston crime rate of 101.01 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ditchling & Westmeston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Folders Lane East with total crimes: 2
  • Emett Gardens with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Ditchling & Westmeston has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 101.01 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)CrimesRank (Ditchling & Westmeston)
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
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey23 15197 16181 15
Seaford North10 19147 17135 17
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Ditchling & Westmeston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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April 20251
December 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Folders Lane East (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Emett Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Lewes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. The Ballantine (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nye Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Beacon Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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