Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory vs Preston Park

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Preston Park Sussex Police

      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory vs Preston Park Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      Sussex Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      39.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Preston Park
      Sussex Police
      550 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      38.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      B Preston Park
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      598
      550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      660
      562
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.4%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.3%
      38.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory
      B Preston Park
      Violent Crime
      185 ↑9%
      188 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓21%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓11%
      52 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      21 ↓56%
      Burglary
      9 ↓40%
      17 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑0%
      43 ↓26%
      Drugs
      29 ↓15%
      23 ↑15%
      Public Order
      57 ↓14%
      43 ↓20%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓2%
      18 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑1200%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓8%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓55%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 39/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory safer than Preston Park?

      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 598 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Park has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 550 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory vs Preston Park?

      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Park shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park?

      In Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Preston Park, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park?

      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Park recorded 101. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory vs Preston Park?

      Violent crime in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Preston Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory recorded 660 crimes (now 598, a change of -9.4%). Preston Park recorded 562 crimes previously (now 550, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory has a resolution rate of 39.3% and Preston Park has 38.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park?

      Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Preston Park is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory or Preston Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lewes Town Centre, Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory and Preston Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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