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Burglary Rates in Lewes Castle

Lewes, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Lewes Castle recorded 19 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 24% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

19

4.18 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

375

82.5 per 1,000 residents

24% above the UK average69% above the South East regional average

How does Lewes Castle rank?

Within Lewes

1 of 21 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

77th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
135
36%
Other Crime
91
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
70
19%
Shoplifting
32
9%
Burglary
19
5%
Drug Offences
13
3%
Vehicle Crime
11
3%
Robbery
4
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Lewes Castle

Source: Census 2021 · 2,001 households

Detached 11%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 36%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Lewes Castle is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Lewes Castle homeowners

Most homes in Lewes Castle are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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