Crime Rate in Newick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newick

The total recorded crimes in Newick, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newick crime rate of 3.70 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Newick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexander Mead with total crimes: 2
  • Newick Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newick?

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.

Newick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newick has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newick)CrimesRank (Newick)CrimesRank (Newick)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
Newhaven North60 5667 4562 4
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

Newick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newick in July 2025

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

1. Alexander Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Newick Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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