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Crime in Barcombe Cross

Barcombe Cross had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Lewes area.

BN8, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barcombe Cross

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28.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 4 May 3 Jun 9 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barcombe Cross. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence425%
criminal damage319%
public order319%
vehicle crime213%
anti-social behaviour213%
theft16%
other crime16%

Barcombe Cross against Lewes

TypeBarcombe Cross per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence7.221.7–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime3.62.1–
Anti-social behaviour3.611.5–
Theft and robbery1.83.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ringmer48▼ 33%
Newick29.4▲ 64%
Barcombe Cross28.7–
See every Lewes area ranked on the crime in Lewes page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barcombe Cross a safe area?

Barcombe Cross had about 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barcombe Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by criminal damage (3) and public order (3).