Crime Rate in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs

The total recorded crimes in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs crime rate of 5.53 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 East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, encompassing approximately 11,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Broomfield Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 466 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 363 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs crimes were 466. The crime rate of East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs in 2024 was 40.29 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs were around 363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.38 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
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
Ditchling & Westmeston10 18105 1984 19
Wivelsfield8 1984 2079 20
Newick3 2051 2148 21

East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
March 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202525
April 202522
March 202528
February 202514
December 202421
November 202414
October 20249
September 202421
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 202415
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Broomfield Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Grassmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Clifton Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. South Coast Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Amhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arundel Road West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Northcote Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gorham Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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