Total Crime Rate
44.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eridge Green area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge , and the 157th highest 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 Eridge Green (BN7 2SY) in the last 12 months was 44.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eridge Green (BN7 2SY), the main crime hotspot is near Meridian Road. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 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 | Meridian Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Baxter Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Landport Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horsfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meridian Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lee Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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