Total Crime Rate
96.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Swan Court area has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey , and the 72nd 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 Swan Court (BN8 4BN) in the last 12 months was 96.9 per 1,000 residents and was 137.7% higher than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 122.2% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 79.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 91.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Swan Court (BN8 4BN), the main crime hotspot is near Hornbuckles Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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