Crime Rates at Buttsfield Lane, East Hoathly, Lewes, BN8 6EF

Buttsfield Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Buttsfield Lane (BN8 6EF) in the last 12 months was 17.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Arlington average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Buttsfield Lane (BN8 6EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Carpenters Croft, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Susans Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.