Total Crime Rate
65.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cinque Ports Way area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Seaford East , and the 107th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cinque Ports Way (BN25 3UE) in the last 12 months was 65.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.8% higher than the Seaford East average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cinque Ports Way (BN25 3UE), the main crime hotspot is near Cinque Ports Way. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Seaford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dymock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hythe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walmer Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bodiam Close | Under investigation |
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