Newhaven Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newhaven's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's ongoing challenges with crime, though the local context may influence these rates. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (56 incidents, 32.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (39 incidents, 22.9%) and public order offences (19 incidents, 11.2%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Lewes, where high foot traffic and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as August is a peak holiday month with increased tourism and the potential for empty homes to attract burglary. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, the data suggests that certain areas of the community have seen targeted improvements, such as the significant reduction in shoplifting and other theft, which may be attributed to enhanced retail security measures or community engagement initiatives.

August 2025 marked notable reductions in shoplifting and other theft, with shoplifting dropping by 66.7% (from 24 to 8) and other theft decreasing by 70% (from 10 to 3). These declines may reflect the impact of targeted policing or seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity during peak holiday periods. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 175%, rising from 4 to 11 incidents, a figure that is 196% above the UK average. This sharp increase could be linked to heightened summer activity or changes in local drug trade patterns. Criminal damage and arson also saw an 116.7% rise, from 6 to 13 incidents, which may be attributed to increased tourism and the presence of empty homes during the holiday season. Shoplifting in Newhaven remained slightly below the UK average, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a minor but meaningful improvement in retail crime prevention.

Newhaven's crime rate in August 2025 remained stable compared to July, with a -1.7% decrease from 12.1 to 11.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline suggests consistency in policing efforts or community initiatives, though the overall rate remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 5 crimes were reported each day in August, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. When contextualised against the local population of 14,298, this rate indicates that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure statistic offers a broader perspective on how often residents are affected by crime, which may inform local safety strategies and public awareness campaigns.