Crime Rate in Lewes Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewes Priory

The total recorded crimes in Lewes Priory, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewes Priory crime rate of 6.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Lewes Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 30
  • Abergavenny Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Lewes Priory has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 6.73 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)CrimesRank (Lewes Priory)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
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
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 Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202513
March 202525
February 202528
December 202422
November 202413
October 202426
September 202424
August 202422
July 202433
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 202418

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lewes Priory in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences13
Other crime8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Abergavenny Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ousedale Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shelley Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Firle Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Juggs Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cockshut Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Valence Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Cleve Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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