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WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Seaford East, Lewes

Comprehensive safety analysis for Seaford East, localized within Lewes.

Total Crimes

20
trending_up +66.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

31.62per 1k

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,776

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7
Anti-social Behaviour3
Other Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Theft from Person2
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 2
 4
On or near Richington Way Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
 3
On or near Hillside Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
 3
On or near Sandgate Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near South Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near Cinque Ports Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Chyngton Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Stoke Manor Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
 1
On or near Steyning Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
 1
On or near Kingston Avenue Map
Other theft: 1
 1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Lewes district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Lewes

National Safety

Top 14%Safest

City Average

59.29per 1k

Other Wards in Lewes

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1.9 ratechevron_right
Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
1.9 ratechevron_right
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8.5 ratechevron_right
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1.7 ratechevron_right
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
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Kingston
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Local Policing

East Dean

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Speeding

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

The East Dean area has a Speedwatch group run by the Parish Chair, and a SID device on Gilbert Drive to tackle speeding in the area. Typically, there are issues with speed heading to and from Birling Gap.

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AUG17

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Outside the shops on Downlands Way.

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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East Dean Village Hall Car Park

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