Crime Rate in Wivelsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wivelsfield

The total recorded crimes in Wivelsfield, Lewes, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wivelsfield crime rate of 20.58 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 Wivelsfield, encompassing approximately 242 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wivelsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Nightingales with total crimes: 1
  • Hundred Acre Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Coppards Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wivelsfield?

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

  • Relative to Lewes:

    • In 2024, Wivelsfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewes average, with 84 crimes compared to 390.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wivelsfield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wivelsfield had fewer crimes than the Lewes average, with 79 crimes compared to 305. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wivelsfield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wivelsfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wivelsfield has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 20.58 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Lewes, UK

In 2024, the total Wivelsfield crimes were 84. The crime rate of Wivelsfield in 2024 was 345.82 (year) or 28.82 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Lewes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wivelsfield were around 79 crimes with yearly crime rate of 325.24 (year) or 27.10 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Lewes.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)CrimesRank (Lewes)
Newhaven South81 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge56 4811 3718 2
Lewes Priory57 3855 2604 3
Peacehaven West65 2353 12324 6
Newhaven North50 5667 4562 4
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs46 6466 6363 5
Seaford Central37 8478 5307 9
Lewes Castle29 12319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer41 7456 7310 8
Kingston33 10390 8285 11
Peacehaven East37 9372 9302 10
Seaford South29 11370 10260 13
Peacehaven North22 13369 11265 12
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John12 18227 15210 14
Seaford East17 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey20 14197 16181 15
Seaford West15 16137 18101 18
Seaford North12 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston8 19105 1984 19
Newick3 2151 2148 21

Wivelsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wivelsfield in March 2025

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

1. The Nightingales (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hundred Acre Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coppards Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Green Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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