Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Malling Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 327 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 Old Malling Way (BN7 2EG) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.2% lower than the Lewes Bridge average (150.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Malling Way (BN7 2EG), the main crime hotspot is near Boughey Place. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lewes Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boughey Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Boughey Place | — |
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