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Crime in Denton

Denton had 133 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 116.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 143% above the middle Lewes area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

BN9, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Denton

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116.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 29 Apr 40 May 46 Jun 54 Jul 33 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4131%
anti-social behaviour2317%
shoplifting1814%
criminal damage1511%
public order118%
theft65%
vehicle crime65%
robbery54%

Denton against Lewes

TypeDenton per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence35.921.7▲ 14%
Burglary1.81–
Vehicle crime5.32.1–
Anti-social behaviour20.211.5▼ 26%
Theft and robbery10.53.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newhaven167.8▲ 9%
Mount Pleasant126.2▲ 7%
Denton116.6▲ 11%
Peacehaven84.1▲ 24%
South Heighton78.9▲ 29%
Seaford56.8▲ 21%
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 Denton a safe area?

Denton had about 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Denton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and shoplifting (18).