Lowest-crime areas in Lewes
Of Lewes's 13 neighbourhoods, East Blatchington recorded the lowest crime rate, 28 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Newhaven Town the highest, 159 crimes per 1,000 residents. 9 of 13 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Lewes neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Blatchingtonaround BN25 2EW | 28 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Chailey, Newick & Barcombearound BN8 4RH | 36 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Seaford Eastbourne Roadaround BN25 3RY | 39 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmellaround BN6 8SA | 43 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffsaround BN10 7AP | 44 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Ringmer, Glynde & South Heightonaround BN8 5JG | 58 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Peacehaven Eastaround BN10 8FF | 71 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Peacehaven Westaround BN10 7QL | 77 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 9 | Seaford Townaround BN25 1AA | 90 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 10 | Lewes Westaround BN7 1RR | 102 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 11 | Lewes Central & Eastaround BN7 2DR | 119 | High | Anti-social behaviour |
| 12 | Newhaven Westaround BN9 9NL | 135 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 13 | Newhaven Townaround BN9 9QD | 159 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Lewes has the lowest crime rate?
East Blatchington had the lowest recorded crime rate in Lewes from October 2025 to September 2026: 28 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Lewes has the highest crime rate?
Newhaven Town had the highest recorded crime rate in Lewes from October 2025 to September 2026: 159 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.