Crime Rate in Newhaven North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newhaven North

The total recorded crimes in Newhaven North, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newhaven North crime rate of 8.18 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
Newhaven North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Road with total crimes: 25
  • Robinson Road with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside North with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Lewes.

    • 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 areas in the Lewes.

  • 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 July 2025 the Newhaven North has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 8.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newhaven North)CrimesRank (Newhaven North)CrimesRank (Newhaven North)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
Seaford Central34 10478 5307 9
Peacehaven West43 7353 12324 6
Lewes Castle43 6319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer30 11456 7310 8
Kingston30 12390 8285 11
Peacehaven North41 8369 11265 12
Peacehaven East36 9372 9302 10
Seaford South27 13370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John2 21227 15210 14
Seaford East21 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey25 14197 16181 15
Seaford West20 16137 18101 18
Seaford North14 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston10 18105 1984 19
Wivelsfield8 1984 2079 20
Newick3 2051 2148 21

Newhaven North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202511
April 202515
March 20257
February 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517
December 202418
November 202431
October 202421
September 202428
August 202417

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Newhaven North in July 2025

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

1. Railway Road (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Robinson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Riverside North (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tide Mills View (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lewis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Ship Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seaview Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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