Crime Rate in Newhaven South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newhaven South

The total recorded crimes in Newhaven South, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newhaven South crime rate of 3.97 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Newhaven South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 5
  • Western Road with total crimes: 4
  • Southdown Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newhaven South?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Newhaven South reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 1,084 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newhaven South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Newhaven South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 812 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newhaven South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newhaven South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newhaven South has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Newhaven South crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Newhaven South in 2024 was 65.13 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newhaven South were around 812 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.78 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newhaven South)CrimesRank (Newhaven South)CrimesRank (Newhaven South)
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
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

Newhaven South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202531
February 202520
January 20251
December 202431
November 202422
October 202430
September 202426
August 202421
July 202428
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202524
February 20257
December 20245
November 202418
October 20242
September 202411
August 202418
July 202410
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
August 202411
July 202428
June 202452
May 202440

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newhaven South in May 2025

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

1. Rectory Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Western Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Southdown Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Transit Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Hanson Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hill Top Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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