Crime Rates at Downs Close, Lewes, BN7 1DL

Downs Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lewes Priory , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

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 Downs Close (BN7 1DL) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.2% lower than the Lewes Priory average (95.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Downs Close (BN7 1DL), the main crime hotspot is near Firle Crescent. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.