Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gote Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ouse Valley & Ringmer , and the 84th 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 Gote Lane (BN8 5HU) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gote Lane (BN8 5HU), the main crime hotspot is near The Forge. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 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 | Vehicle crime | Sadlers Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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