The total recorded crimes in Newick, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newick crime rate of 8.62 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 Newick, encompassing approximately 811 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Newick, we need to analyze Newick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Lewes:
In 2024, Newick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 51 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newick recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.
In 2023, Newick had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 48 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newick recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Lewes, Newick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Newick has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 8.62 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK
In 2024, the total Newick crimes were 51. The crime rate of Newick in 2024 was 62.82 (year) or 5.24 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Lewes.
In 2023, the total crimes in Newick were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.13 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Lewes.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Newick) | Crimes | Rank (Newick) | Crimes | Rank (Newick) | |
| Newhaven South | 66 | 2 | 1,084 | 1 | 812 | 1 |
| Lewes Priory | 102 | 1 | 855 | 2 | 604 | 3 |
| Lewes Bridge | 54 | 4 | 811 | 3 | 718 | 2 |
| Peacehaven West | 60 | 3 | 353 | 12 | 324 | 6 |
| Newhaven North | 47 | 6 | 667 | 4 | 562 | 4 |
| East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs | 46 | 7 | 466 | 6 | 363 | 5 |
| Seaford Central | 32 | 11 | 478 | 5 | 307 | 9 |
| Ouse Valley & Ringmer | 47 | 5 | 456 | 7 | 310 | 8 |
| Lewes Castle | 31 | 13 | 319 | 13 | 314 | 7 |
| Kingston | 36 | 10 | 390 | 8 | 285 | 11 |
| Peacehaven East | 44 | 8 | 372 | 9 | 302 | 10 |
| Peacehaven North | 39 | 9 | 369 | 11 | 265 | 12 |
| Seaford South | 32 | 12 | 370 | 10 | 260 | 13 |
| Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John | 28 | 14 | 227 | 15 | 210 | 14 |
| Seaford East | 20 | 16 | 246 | 14 | 142 | 16 |
| Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | 23 | 15 | 197 | 16 | 181 | 15 |
| Seaford North | 10 | 19 | 147 | 17 | 135 | 17 |
| Ditchling & Westmeston | 13 | 17 | 105 | 19 | 84 | 19 |
| Seaford West | 11 | 18 | 137 | 18 | 101 | 18 |
| Wivelsfield | 7 | 20 | 84 | 20 | 79 | 20 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
February 2025 crime data shows Possession of weapons saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newick postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |