The total recorded crimes in Kingston, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston crime rate of 748.30 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 Kingston, encompassing approximately 44 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Kingston, we need to analyze Kingston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Lewes:
In 2024, Kingston reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 390 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.
In 2023, Kingston had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 285 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Lewes, Kingston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Kingston has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 748.30 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK
In 2024, the total Kingston crimes were 390. The crime rate of Kingston in 2024 was 8843.54 (year) or 736.96 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Lewes.
In 2023, the total crimes in Kingston were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6462.59 (year) or 538.55 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Lewes.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Lewes) | Crimes | Rank (Lewes) | Crimes | Rank (Lewes) | |
| Newhaven South | 81 | 1 | 1,084 | 1 | 812 | 1 |
| Lewes Bridge | 56 | 4 | 811 | 3 | 718 | 2 |
| Lewes Priory | 57 | 3 | 855 | 2 | 604 | 3 |
| Peacehaven West | 65 | 2 | 353 | 12 | 324 | 6 |
| Newhaven North | 50 | 5 | 667 | 4 | 562 | 4 |
| East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs | 46 | 6 | 466 | 6 | 363 | 5 |
| Seaford Central | 37 | 8 | 478 | 5 | 307 | 9 |
| Lewes Castle | 29 | 12 | 319 | 13 | 314 | 7 |
| Ouse Valley & Ringmer | 41 | 7 | 456 | 7 | 310 | 8 |
| Peacehaven East | 37 | 9 | 372 | 9 | 302 | 10 |
| Seaford South | 29 | 11 | 370 | 10 | 260 | 13 |
| Peacehaven North | 22 | 13 | 369 | 11 | 265 | 12 |
| Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John | 12 | 18 | 227 | 15 | 210 | 14 |
| Seaford East | 17 | 15 | 246 | 14 | 142 | 16 |
| Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | 20 | 14 | 197 | 16 | 181 | 15 |
| Seaford West | 15 | 16 | 137 | 18 | 101 | 18 |
| Seaford North | 12 | 17 | 147 | 17 | 135 | 17 |
| Ditchling & Westmeston | 8 | 19 | 105 | 19 | 84 | 19 |
| Wivelsfield | 5 | 20 | 84 | 20 | 79 | 20 |
| Newick | 3 | 21 | 51 | 21 | 48 | 21 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 21 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 36 |
| November 2024 | 30 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingston postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |