Crime Rate in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

The total recorded crimes in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John crime rate of 3.12 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 Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John, encompassing approximately 641 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddens Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John?

To understand the safety of Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John, we need to analyze Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 227 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 210 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John crimes were 227. The crime rate of Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John in 2024 was 353.69 (year) or 29.47 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 327.20 (year) or 27.27 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John)CrimesRank (Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John)CrimesRank (Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John)
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
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

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
October 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 202510
November 20241
October 20247

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 202515
April 202515
March 20256
February 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20249
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
February 20253
August 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20246
September 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John postcode area is presented below.

1. Riddens Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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