Crime Rate in Lewes Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewes Priory

The total recorded crimes in Lewes Priory, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewes Priory crime rate of 3.76 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Lewes Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 18
  • Firle Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • St Pancras Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lewes Priory has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)
Newhaven South81 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge56 4811 3718 2
Peacehaven West65 2353 12324 6
Newhaven North50 5667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 6466 6363 5
Seaford Central37 8478 5307 9
Lewes Castle29 12319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer41 7456 7310 8
Kingston33 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven East37 9372 9302 10
Seaford South29 11370 10260 13
Peacehaven North22 13369 11265 12
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John12 18227 15210 14
Seaford East17 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey20 14197 16181 15
Seaford West15 16137 18101 18
Seaford North12 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston8 19105 1984 19
Wivelsfield5 2084 2079 20
Newick3 2151 2148 21

Lewes Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 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 (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202528
December 202422
November 202413
October 202426
September 202424
August 202422
July 202433
June 202446
May 202424
April 202431

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lewes Priory in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Firle Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. St Pancras Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ousedale Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cockshut Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Leicester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Abergavenny Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Mountfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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