Total Crime Rate
117.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brighton Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North , and the 48th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brighton Road (BN9 9UH) in the last 12 months was 117.8 per 1,000 residents and was 10.2% lower than the Newhaven North average (131.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 78.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brighton Road (BN9 9UH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Blakeney Avenue, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Fairway (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Newhaven North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Fairway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rothwell Court | — |
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