Crime Rate in Lewes Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewes Castle

The total recorded crimes in Lewes Castle, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewes Castle crime rate of 3.27 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 9,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Lewes Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Crisp Road with total crimes: 4
  • Meridian Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lewes Castle?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Lewes Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 319 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lewes Castle recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Lewes Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 314 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lewes Castle witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Lewes Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lewes Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lewes Castle has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Lewes Castle crimes were 319. The crime rate of Lewes Castle in 2024 was 33.67 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewes Castle were around 314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes Castle)CrimesRank (Lewes Castle)CrimesRank (Lewes Castle)
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
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 Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20254
March 202511
February 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Lewes Castle in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Crisp Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Meridian Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Wellington Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Baxter Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pellbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fisher Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Mount Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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