Crime Rate in Newhaven North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newhaven North

The total recorded crimes in Newhaven North, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newhaven North crime rate of 6.82 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 Newhaven North, encompassing approximately 7,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Newhaven North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Road with total crimes: 14
  • Tide Mills View with total crimes: 5
  • Lewry Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Newhaven North?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Newhaven North reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 667 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newhaven North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newhaven North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 562 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newhaven North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newhaven North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newhaven North has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Newhaven North crimes were 667. The crime rate of Newhaven North in 2024 was 90.99 (year) or 7.58 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newhaven North were around 562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.66 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking 4 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
Lewes Priory57 3855 2604 3
Peacehaven West65 2353 12324 6
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

Newhaven North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
December 202418
November 202431
October 202421
September 202428
August 202417
July 202418
June 202420
May 202418
April 202421

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Newhaven North in March 2025

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

1. Railway Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Tide Mills View (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lewry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Valley Dene (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Robinson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Falaise Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Howey Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baker Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clifton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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