Lewes vs Ringmer — 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

Ringmer

BN8 · East Sussex

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Ringmer has less crime — 1 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Ringmer in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 1, a 127.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lewes sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (34) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Ringmer has more Vehicle 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 Ringmer safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ringmer recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 1 vs 127 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ringmer is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lewes saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Ringmer had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ringmer recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 127).

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