Crime Rate in Newick, ward

Newick has the lowest crime rate of 21 wards in Lewes district and the 347th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (South East), it has the 21st lowest crime rate of 1,269 wards.

The overall crime rate in Newick in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.7% lower than the Lewes district average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Newick’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Newick ward, the highest concentration of overall crime occurs near Alexander Mead, with 7 recorded incidents. Violent and public-order offences happen most frequently around Bannisters Field (4 offences). Both locations are situated within roughly 0.3 miles of each other.