Crime Rate in Wivelsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wivelsfield

The total recorded crimes in Wivelsfield, Lewes, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wivelsfield crime rate of 32.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wivelsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Common Road with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Charlwood Road 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 areas in the Lewes.

    • 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 areas in the Lewes.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wivelsfield has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 32.94 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wivelsfield)CrimesRank (Wivelsfield)CrimesRank (Wivelsfield)
Newhaven South104 11,084 1812 1
Lewes Bridge72 2811 3718 2
Lewes Priory64 4855 2604 3
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs64 3466 6363 5
Newhaven North60 5667 4562 4
Seaford Central34 10478 5307 9
Peacehaven West43 7353 12324 6
Lewes Castle43 6319 13314 7
Ouse Valley & Ringmer30 11456 7310 8
Kingston30 12390 8285 11
Peacehaven North41 8369 11265 12
Peacehaven East36 9372 9302 10
Seaford South27 13370 10260 13
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John2 21227 15210 14
Seaford East21 15246 14142 16
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey25 14197 16181 15
Seaford West20 16137 18101 18
Seaford North14 17147 17135 17
Ditchling & Westmeston10 18105 1984 19
Newick3 2051 2148 21

Wivelsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243

A total of 4 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

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

High Crime Locations Wivelsfield in July 2025

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

1. North Common Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Charlwood Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Slugwash Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charters Gate Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Charters Gate Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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