Crime Rates at Lewes Road, Newhaven, BN9 9SH

Lewes Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North , and the 155th 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 (BN9 9SH) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.0% lower than the Newhaven North average (131.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lewes Road (BN9 9SH), the main crime hotspot is near Butchers Lane. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.