Crime Rate in Seaford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaford South

The total recorded crimes in Seaford South, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaford South crime rate of 4.48 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seaford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Southdown Road with total crimes: 5
  • Etherton Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seaford South?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Seaford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 370 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Seaford South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Seaford South had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 260 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaford South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seaford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seaford South has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Seaford South crimes were 370. The crime rate of Seaford South in 2024 was 51.80 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaford South were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.40 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaford South)CrimesRank (Seaford South)CrimesRank (Seaford South)
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
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John28 14227 15210 14
Seaford East20 16246 14142 16
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
October 202410
September 202413
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Seaford South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Southdown Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Etherton Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bramber Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
5. East Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Corsica Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Haven Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highlands Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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