Crime Rate in Lewes Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewes Priory

The total recorded crimes in Lewes Priory, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewes Priory crime rate of 4.22 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 Lewes Priory, encompassing approximately 15,151 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Lewes Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 25
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 5
  • St Andrew'S Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lewes Priory?

To understand the safety of Lewes Priory, we need to analyze Lewes Priory crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Lewes Priory reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 855 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lewes Priory witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Lewes Priory experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 604 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lewes Priory witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Lewes Priory has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lewes Priory Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lewes Priory has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Lewes Priory crimes were 855. The crime rate of Lewes Priory in 2024 was 56.43 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewes Priory were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.86 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
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

Lewes Priory 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202528
May 202536
April 202513
March 202525
February 202528

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202518
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251

High Crime Locations Lewes Priory in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Other theft1
2. Bell Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. St Andrew'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Southover High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Abergavenny Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Antioch Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Spital Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Juggs Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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