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Crime

Crime in South Heighton

South Heighton had 90 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 17 Lewes areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Lewes area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

BN9, Lewes · within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Heighton

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78.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 17Lewes rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 11 Apr 29 May 38 Jun 31 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3236%
criminal damage1314%
anti-social behaviour1112%
shoplifting1112%
public order78%
vehicle crime56%
theft33%
other crime33%

South Heighton against Lewes

TypeSouth Heighton per 1,000Middle Lewes areaChange
Violence28.121.7▲ 45%
Burglary1.81–
Vehicle crime4.42.1–
Anti-social behaviour9.611.5▲ 10%
Theft and robbery3.53.9–

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%
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 South Heighton a safe area?

South Heighton had about 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 17 Lewes areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Heighton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (32), followed by criminal damage (13) and anti-social behaviour (11).