Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South View area has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ditchling & Westmeston , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South View (BN7 3EA) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 39.2% lower than the Ditchling & Westmeston average (44.2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South View (BN7 3EA), the main crime hotspot is near Sun Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ditchling & Westmeston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riddens Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riddens Lane | — |
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