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Crime in Old Wivelsfield

Old Wivelsfield had 26 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Lewes area. Crime was level on the three months before.

RH17, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Old Wivelsfield

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35.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 10 Apr 11 May 9 Jun 8 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1038%
violence519%
theft415%
public order28%
drugs28%
vehicle crime14%
robbery14%
other crime14%

Old Wivelsfield against Lewes

TypeOld Wivelsfield per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence6.721.7▼ 50%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.32.1–
Anti-social behaviour13.511.5–
Theft and robbery6.73.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burgess Hill94.8▼ 6%
Haywards Heath61.9▲ 20%
Old Wivelsfield35.10%
Scaynes Hill20.2–
Wivelsfield16.2▼ 25%
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 Old Wivelsfield a safe area?

Old Wivelsfield had about 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Old Wivelsfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (10), followed by violence (5) and theft (4).