Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lewes Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ouse Valley & Ringmer , and the 135th 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 Lewes Road (BN8 5NB) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 6 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lewes Road (BN8 5NB), the main crime hotspot is near Old School Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Martletts | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old School Close | Under investigation |
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