Crime Rate in Seaford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaford West

The total recorded crimes in Seaford West, Lewes, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaford West crime rate of 2.73 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,027 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Seaford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Queens Park Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Seaford West?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Seaford West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 137 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seaford West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

    • In 2023, Seaford West had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 101 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaford West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Lewes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seaford West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seaford West has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Seaford West crimes were 137. The crime rate of Seaford West in 2024 was 34.01 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaford West were around 101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.08 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaford West)CrimesRank (Seaford West)CrimesRank (Seaford West)
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
Seaford North10 19147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston13 17105 1984 19
Wivelsfield7 2084 2079 20
Newick7 2151 2148 21

Seaford West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Seaford West in May 2025

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

1. Claremont Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Queens Park Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Surrey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westdown Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carlton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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