Crime Rate in Seaford Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaford Central

The total recorded crimes in Seaford Central, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaford Central crime rate of 2.52 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 Seaford Central, encompassing approximately 14,666 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Seaford Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 7
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Seaford Central?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Seaford Central reported a higher crime volume than the Lewes average, with 478 crimes compared to 390. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seaford Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Seaford Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewes average, with 307 crimes compared to 305. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Seaford Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seaford Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Seaford Central has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Seaford Central crimes were 478. The crime rate of Seaford Central in 2024 was 32.59 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaford Central were around 307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)
Newhaven South81 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge56 4811 3718 2
Lewes Priory57 3855 2604 3
Peacehaven West65 2353 12324 6
Newhaven North50 5667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 6466 6363 5
Lewes Castle29 12319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer41 7456 7310 8
Kingston33 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven East37 9372 9302 10
Seaford South29 11370 10260 13
Peacehaven North22 13369 11265 12
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John12 18227 15210 14
Seaford East17 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey20 14197 16181 15
Seaford West15 16137 18101 18
Seaford North12 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston8 19105 1984 19
Wivelsfield5 2084 2079 20
Newick3 2151 2148 21

Seaford Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413
April 202417

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 202414
September 202424
August 202413
July 202412
June 202424
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Seaford Central in March 2025

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

1. Pelham Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Broad Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Warwick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pelham Yard (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kingsmead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King'S Mead Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilmington Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Kedale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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