Total Crime Rate
25.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allington Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ditchling & Westmeston , and the 93rd lowest 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 Allington Lane (BN7 3QL) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 41.3% lower than the Ditchling & Westmeston average (44.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allington Lane (BN7 3QL), the main crime hotspot is near Allington Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Ditchling & Westmeston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Allington Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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