Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Thursday 1st October 2026

Sussex Alerts - Lewes and Seahaven Police

Dear Residents,

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Lewes and Seahaven Police.

Operation Downsway deployments this month

Earlier this month officers condcuted a day of action targeting the fata 5 driving offences.

Watch them in action here.

A number of drivers were stopped and spoken to, with officers issuing Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) for offences that were identified.

Operation Downsway is our dedicated campaign (in addition to checks 365 days a year) to tackle both road and driving related offences, as well as to enforce and educate drivers around the fatal 5 driving offences.

The fatal5 driving offences are so named as they are the main contributors to serious and fatal road traffic accidents on the roads of Sussex each year:

1. Excess speed

2. Not wearing a seatbelt

3. Distractions ie: using your mobile or a hand-held device

4. Drink and drug driving

5. Careless and inconsiderate driving

As always, communities are continually encouraged to report road or driving related offences to us either online or by calling 101.

In addition to being able to take action as a result of your reports, all reports help to provide Sussex Police with offence data and mapping which aids in directing our Operation Downsway activities in areas which have seen an increase in offences and collisions.

In an emergency or serious collision always call 999.

Meet your local officers up-coming dates 

• Thursday 10th September, from 6-7pm, in Bell Lane Playground, Lewes, Near Winterbourne Lane.

• Tuesday 22nd September from10-11am, at The Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven.

• Sunday 25th October, join local PCSOs during the day at the ESFRS Open Day at Saxon House, Newhaven.

• Friday 30th October, from 3-4pm, inside Morrisons, Seaford.

• Monday 2nd November, from 5-6pm, officers joining the "National Safer Town Centres Campaign" at Dacre Road, Newhaven.

• Wednesday 4th November, from 11am-12pm, Lewes High Street, outside the old Costa coffee.

• Thursday 19th November, from 5-6pm, walk the beat, Newhaven High Street.

• Monday 23rd November, from 10am-12pm, outside Mount Harry Stores, Nevill Estate, Lewes.

• Wednesday 25th November from 12-1pm, held in the Rear Meridian Centre Car Park, near to The Joffs/Opposite the doctors surgery.

• Thursday 26th November, from 2-3pm, atPlumpton Village Hall, 1 W Gate, Plumpton Green.

• Thursday 3rd December, from 9-10am, at the Ditchling Village farm shop, Ditchling.

• Thursday 3rd December, from 1030-1130am, at The Welcome Cafe, Peacehaven.

• Friday 4th December, from 10-11am, outside the shops on Springett Avenue, Ringmer.

• Saturday 5th December, from 10-11am, parked up on Glynde Recreational Grounds, Glynde.

• Friday 11th December, from 12-1pm, inside Morrisons, Seaford.

Obtain crime prevention advice, meet your local policing team officers, ask questions, and share your concerns; as well as an opportunity to discuss and hear first-hand how we’re tackling issues in your neighbourhood.

Find out more about your local team and other dates in your area by entering your postcode on our Sussex Police website here.

Contact us 24/7, 365 online, or by calling 101 (non-emergencies), call 999 in an emergency.

Autumn garden security 

With October here and the colder months approaching, now is a good-time for a quick garden security check.

If you’re putting away tools, don’t forget other equipment and any high-value items that no longer need to be left outside.

Remember too to securely store ladders and anything else that could help someone gain access to your property.

Don't forget to:

• Lock sheds, garages and outbuildings – use good quality locks, weatherproof padlocks, ensure doors and windows can be properly secured
• Check gates, bolts and locks – check side gates close properly, locks are working and any damaged fencing or access points are repaired
• Store tools and machinery securely - garden tools, power tools, bicycles, lawn mowers, or any other equipment that could be valuable to thieves or may also be used to force entry
• Put away ladders and climbing aids - ladders, bins, garden furniture and similar items can make it easier for someone to access upper windows or fences
• Remove unnecessary valuables from outside - items such as bicycles, garden machinery, patio heaters and outdoor electrical equipment should be stored securely if they are no longer being used regularly

Taking a few simple steps now can reduce opportunities for theft and help keep your home, garden and belongings secure throughout the coming Autumn and Winter months.

Contact us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).  

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.  

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html