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Crime in North Chailey

North Chailey had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 17.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle Lewes area.

BN8, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of North Chailey

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17.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 2 Jun 3 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour450%
violence225%
public order113%
vehicle crime113%

North Chailey against Lewes

TypeNorth Chailey per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence4.321.7–
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.12.1–
Anti-social behaviour8.611.5–
Theft and robbery03.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newick29.4▲ 64%
Scaynes Hill20.2–
North Chailey17.1–
Wivelsfield Green8.1–
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 North Chailey a safe area?

North Chailey had about 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in North Chailey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by violence (2) and public order (1).