Crime Rates at Southcliffe, Lewes, BN7 2BZ

Southcliffe area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge , and the 128th highest crime rate of 326 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 Southcliffe (BN7 2BZ) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% lower than the Lewes Bridge average (139.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Southcliffe (BN7 2BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cliffe High Street. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.