Total Crime Rate
34.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Telscombe Cliffs Way area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Telscombe Cliffs Way (BN10 7DD) in the last 12 months was 34.4 per 1,000 residents and was 17.6% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average (41.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Telscombe Cliffs Way (BN10 7DD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Central Avenue | — |
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