Crime Rate in Lewes Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewes Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Lewes Bridge, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewes Bridge crime rate of 7.93 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 6,807 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
Lewes Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • St Michael'S Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Eastgate Wharf with total crimes: 6

How safe is Lewes Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Lewes Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 811 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lewes Bridge witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Lewes Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 718 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lewes Bridge witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lewes Bridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lewes Bridge has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 7.93 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Lewes Bridge crimes were 811. The crime rate of Lewes Bridge in 2024 was 119.14 (year) or 9.93 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewes Bridge were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.48 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes Bridge)CrimesRank (Lewes Bridge)CrimesRank (Lewes Bridge)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
Lewes Priory102 1855 2604 3
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
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

Lewes Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 202512
February 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 202417
September 202415
August 202416
July 202414
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202514
February 20258
December 202422
November 202414
October 202419
September 202420
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
May 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 202431
September 202421
August 20249
July 202422
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lewes Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. St Michael'S Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Eastgate Wharf (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
4. Cliffe High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Malling Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bear Yard (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Lansdown Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Court Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broomans Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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