What is the crime rate in Seaford North, Lewes?

As of April 2026, the Seaford North ward has an annual crime rate of 23.86 per 1,000 residents with 13 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Seaford North ward?

The most common crime in Seaford North is Violence & Sexual Offences with 5 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 38.5% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Seaford North ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Seaford North, Lewes

Comprehensive safety analysis for Seaford North, localized within Lewes.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

23.86per 1k

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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,196

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences5

Anti-social Behaviour2

Public Order2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Other Theft1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Lexden Court Map	Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Valley Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Upper Sherwood Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Vale Road Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Pitt Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Quarry Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Maple Fields Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Monarch Gardens Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Old Nursery Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Upper Belgrave Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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