Crime Rates at Mantell Close, Newick, Lewes, BN8 4FA

Mantell Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey , and the 151st highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Mantell Close (BN8 4FA) in the last 12 months was 44.6 per 1,000 residents and was 9.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mantell Close (BN8 4FA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Alexander Mead, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leveller End (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.