Crime Rate in Seaford North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaford North

The total recorded crimes in Seaford North, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaford North crime rate of 1.59 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 North, encompassing approximately 6,299 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seaford North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Close with total crimes: 1
  • Northcliffe Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lexden Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Seaford North?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Seaford North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 147 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seaford North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Seaford North had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 135 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaford North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seaford North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seaford North has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Seaford North crimes were 147. The crime rate of Seaford North in 2024 was 23.33 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaford North were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.43 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaford North)CrimesRank (Seaford North)CrimesRank (Seaford North)
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
Seaford East20 16246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey23 15197 16181 15
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Seaford West11 18137 18101 18
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Seaford North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Seaford North in May 2025

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

1. Vale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northcliffe Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Lexden Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Dean Rise (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Quarry Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Bowden Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Lucinda Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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