Crime Rate in Kingston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston

The total recorded crimes in Kingston, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston crime rate of 816.33 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kingston Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 12
  • South Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shepherds Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kingston?

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 areas in the Lewes.

    • 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.

Kingston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingston has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 816.33 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston)CrimesRank (Kingston)CrimesRank (Kingston)
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
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

Kingston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
December 20246
November 202412
September 20246
July 202412
June 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
November 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202521
February 202530
January 20253
December 202436
November 202430
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 202418
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
December 20243
November 20246
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20243
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20246
August 20246
May 202412

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20243
August 20246
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Kingston in May 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
2. South Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Shepherds Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. The Dicklands (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Falmer Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
8. Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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