Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Broyle area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ouse Valley & Ringmer , and the 164th 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 The Broyle (BN8 5AH) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% lower than the Ouse Valley & Ringmer average (66.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Broyle (BN8 5AH), the main crime hotspot is near The Broyle. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ouse Valley & Ringmer| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Broyle | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Broyle | — |
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