Crime in Lewes Castle, Lewes
Comprehensive safety analysis for Lewes Castle, localized within Lewes.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Waldshut Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Market Street Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Fisher Street Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Mount Place Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Castle Ditch Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Wellington Street Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near White Hill Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Toronto Terrace Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Eridge Green Map | Robbery: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Swiftly responding to incidents of ASB and effectively using policing powers available to intervene - including powers of dispersal where the actions of individuals or groups impact their wider surroundings; which can lead to wider harm, including the misuse of public spaces or buildings, criminal damage or vandalism, for example graffiti or damage to public buildings.
Issued: 1 Mar 2026
Status Update
•Additional patrols across the area to deter ASB and identify those involved.
•Hotspot areas and targeted patrols include around the Nevill estate and park areas, as well as down into the Ousedale estate, as well as reported ASB down from areas of the old racecourse and along Spital Road, following ASB associated with ASB driving, and reports of off-road motorbikes in the local estates.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Drug Harm Reduction.
Targeting drug related crime in your town through intelligence, enforcement and partnership work.
Issued: 1 Mar 2026
Status Update
•Officers continue to conduct high visibility patrols across your town to act as a deterrent and to create an unwelcoming environment for those wishing to conduct criminal activities in relation drug dealing or use.
•Targeted patrols in not only reported areas, but also in areas where officers have seen signs of drug use, such as alleyways and side streets.
•Police led operations, targeting known areas of drug use and drug dealing, as well as partnership work around known addresses causing drug harm in your area.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
August - community hour, Mount Harry Stores, Nevill
meetingTuesday 11th August 1500hrs –1600hrs
Meet and speak to officers for your area about any concerns you have, as well obtain valuable crime prevention advice, support, and updates on recently reported crime and the work being conducted in your area to keep residents safe.
3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Mount Harry Rd, Lewes BN7 1NS
November - community hour, Mount Harry Stores, Nevill
meeting23rd November from 1100-1200.
Meet and speak to officers for your area about any concerns you have, as well obtain valuable crime prevention advice, support, and updates on recently reported crime and the work being conducted in your area to keep residents safe.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Mount Harry Rd, Lewes BN7 1NS
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