Crime Rate in Ouse Valley & Ringmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

The total recorded crimes in Ouse Valley & Ringmer, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouse Valley & Ringmer crime rate of 17.91 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 Ouse Valley & Ringmer, encompassing approximately 1,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ouse Valley & Ringmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Dock with total crimes: 2
  • Southerham Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ouse Valley & Ringmer?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Ouse Valley & Ringmer reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 456 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ouse Valley & Ringmer witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Ouse Valley & Ringmer experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 310 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ouse Valley & Ringmer witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Ouse Valley & Ringmer has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ouse Valley & Ringmer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ouse Valley & Ringmer has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 17.91 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Ouse Valley & Ringmer crimes were 456. The crime rate of Ouse Valley & Ringmer in 2024 was 272.29 (year) or 22.69 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ouse Valley & Ringmer were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.11 (year) or 15.43 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ouse Valley & Ringmer)CrimesRank (Ouse Valley & Ringmer)CrimesRank (Ouse Valley & Ringmer)
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
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

Ouse Valley & Ringmer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
October 20243

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202521
April 202513
March 202516
February 202512
December 20249
November 202417
October 20249

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ouse Valley & Ringmer in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ouse Valley & Ringmer postcode area is presented below.

1. Cottage Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Dock (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Southerham Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. B2192 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Shelley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Southease (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Forward Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glynde Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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