Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Buckthorn Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Seaford East , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 326 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 Buckthorn Close (BN25 4NY) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.4% lower than the Seaford East average (36.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckthorn Close (BN25 4NY), the main crime hotspot is near Juniper Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Kingston Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Whiteley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Steyning Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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