Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glebe Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lewes Priory , and the 31st 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 Glebe Close (BN7 1LB) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 86.4% lower than the Lewes Priory average (95.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glebe Close (BN7 1LB), the main crime hotspot is near Brighton Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lewes Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Brighton Road | Under investigation |
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