Crime Rate in Seaford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaford East

The total recorded crimes in Seaford East, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaford East crime rate of 5.13 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 East, encompassing approximately 3,898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seaford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saltwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cinque Ports Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seaford East?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Seaford East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 246 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seaford East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Seaford East had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 142 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaford East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewes, Seaford East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Seaford East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seaford East has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Seaford East crimes were 246. The crime rate of Seaford East in 2024 was 63.10 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaford East were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.42 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaford East)CrimesRank (Seaford East)CrimesRank (Seaford East)
Newhaven South66 21,084 1812 1
Lewes Priory102 1855 2604 3
Lewes Bridge54 4811 3718 2
Peacehaven West60 3353 12324 6
Newhaven North47 6667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 7466 6363 5
Seaford Central32 11478 5307 9
Ouse Valley & Ringmer47 5456 7310 8
Lewes Castle31 13319 13314 7
Kingston36 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven East44 8372 9302 10
Peacehaven North39 9369 11265 12
Seaford South32 12370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John28 14227 15210 14
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey23 15197 16181 15
Seaford North10 19147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Seaford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20258
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Seaford East in May 2025

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

1. Saltwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cinque Ports Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadow Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Romney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chyngton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mark Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Alfriston Park (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Walmer Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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