Lewes vs Newtimber — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lewes

BN7 · East Sussex

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting15

Newtimber

BN45 · West Sussex

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft2
  • Other crime1

Newtimber has less crime — 7 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Newtimber in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 7, a 18.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lewes sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Shoplifting (15), while Newtimber has more Other theft (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lewes or Newtimber safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtimber recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 7 vs 127 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Newtimber is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lewes and Newtimber?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lewes saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Newtimber had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, Newtimber recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 127).

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