Crime Rates at Lewes Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GR

Lewes Mews area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Kemptown , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 805 local areas in Brighton and Hove .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lewes Mews (BN2 1GR) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Kemptown average (273.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lewes Mews (BN2 1GR), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 243 crimes here, including 56 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.