Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spithurst Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey , and the 51st 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 Spithurst Road (BN8 5EG) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Spithurst Road (BN8 5EG), the main crime hotspot is near The Willows. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Willows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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