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Crime in Ringmer

Ringmer had 42 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Lewes area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

BN8, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ringmer

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48crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 30 Apr 23 May 16 Jun 16 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1945%
anti-social behaviour1229%
public order614%
criminal damage37%
theft12%
vehicle crime12%

Ringmer against Lewes

TypeRingmer per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence21.721.7▼ 37%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.12.1–
Anti-social behaviour13.711.5▲ 20%
Theft and robbery1.13.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lewes125.1▲ 12%
Ringmer48▼ 33%
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 Ringmer a safe area?

Ringmer had about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ringmer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and public order (6).