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Is BN8 Safe?

Lewes, Ringmer

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Overall safety rating

Below average crime

BN8 has 18% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.

Burglaries (12 months)

77

2.76 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,466

52.6 per 1,000 residents

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

4
12
4
4
5
5
1
9
5
13
11
4
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Property types in BN8

Source: Census 2021 · 12,018 households

Detached 39%Semi-detached 30%Terraced 16%Flats 12%

Neighbourhood crime detail

BN8 sits within Ouse Valley & Ringmer. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.

View Ouse Valley & Ringmer crime report

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.