Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Broyle Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ouse Valley & Ringmer , and the 25th lowest crime rate of 326 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 Broyle Lane (BN8 5PH) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% lower than the Ouse Valley & Ringmer average (56.3 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violent crimes ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broyle Lane (BN8 5PH), the main crime hotspot is near Broyle Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lewes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Yeomans | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Lewes Road | Under investigation |
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