Lewes Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lewes’ crime profile in October 2025 reveals a pronounced balance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the overall rate. The area recorded 558 crimes, yielding a rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—28.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This disparity underscores Lewes’ relative safety, though the composition of crimes tells a more nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and public order offences (10.2%). The dominance of violent crime may partly reflect seasonal dynamics: October’s shorter daylight hours, linked to the clocks going back and Halloween, could contribute to increased incidents in areas with higher foot traffic or social activity. Conversely, property crimes, though lower in proportion, still represented a significant share (28.3% of total crimes), with shoplifting and vehicle crime among the most common. The UK comparison highlights that Lewes’ violent crime rate is 29% below the national average, while property crime rates, such as shoplifting (37% below UK average) and burglary (67% below), suggest effective local deterrence. This balance between violent and property crime may indicate a combination of community-focused policing, environmental factors, and seasonal influences shaping Lewes’ unique crime picture.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 9 to 18 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain a shift in crime mix, as drug-related activities often correlate with public order issues. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 29.8%, dropping from 57 to 40 incidents—a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category. The decrease in bicycle theft (from 3 to 1) and robbery (from 8 to 4) suggests possible seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (34.2% of total crimes), were 29% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Lewes’ relatively lower violent crime profile compared to national trends. A resident might find the 37% reduction in shoplifting rates particularly relevant, as it could indicate effective local measures or seasonal shopping patterns affecting retail crime.

Lewes maintained a stable crime rate in October 2025, with the monthly rate remaining unchanged at 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term spikes or drops in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that, while informative, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-specific daily crime data. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This figure, when considered alongside Lewes’ population of 102,363, indicates that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to broader UK trends. The stable rate also contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting Lewes’ position as a consistently safer area. However, the monthly exposure statistic offers a tangible measure for residents, illustrating that crime remains a rare occurrence for most individuals in the district.