Crime Rates at Sutton Drove, Seaford, BN25 3NQ

Sutton Drove area has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Seaford Central , and the 39th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sutton Drove (BN25 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 126.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.7% higher than the Seaford Central average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 61.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sutton Drove (BN25 3NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Haven Brow. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.