Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN7 · East Sussex
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN9 · East Sussex
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lewes has less crime — 144 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Newhaven saw somewhat more crime than Lewes in April 2026 (178 vs 144 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lewes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Newhaven has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lewes recorded fewer crimes than Newhaven — 144 vs 178 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lewes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newhaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lewes recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 178).