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 May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs crime rate of 3.98 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomfield Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)CrimesRank (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs)
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
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
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 202415
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202528
February 202514
December 202421
November 202414
October 20249
September 202421
August 20241
July 202411
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs in May 2025

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

1. Broomfield Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Church Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Northwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Bush Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Oaklands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Findon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ifield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rye Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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