Lewes vs Ringmer — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lewes

BN7 · East Sussex

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Shoplifting23

Ringmer

BN8 · East Sussex

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2

Ringmer has less crime — 2 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Ringmer in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 2, a 72.0x difference. 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 April 2026 Police data, Ringmer recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 2 vs 144 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?

In April 2026, Lewes's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (43 incidents) while Ringmer's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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