Crime Rates at De Grey Close, Lewes, BN7 2JR

De Grey Close area has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge , and the 3rd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around De Grey Close (BN7 2JR) in the last 12 months was 620.0 per 1,000 residents and was 313.1% higher than the Lewes Bridge average (150.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 92 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 54 (≈ 154.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around De Grey Close (BN7 2JR), the main crime hotspot is near St Michael'S Terrace. Police recorded 115 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.