More than 500 Eastbourne residents take part in litter pick, earning a free food voucher for every bag of rubbish they collect. Police said the litter pick took place on Saturday, April 9, as part of Willingdon Trees Community Centre’s Easter Fun Day. Residents were able to get food vouchers […]
Speed Check Under Op Downsway
Regular road safety and speed checks are conducted across the Lewes district each week, to enforce and to educate drivers around the Fatal5, and help to reduce the numbers of those killed or seriously injured across the district. This week, efforts have been focussed on areas in Ringmer, and the […]
A27 at Beddingham collision appeal
Four vehicles – a Ford Transit, a delivery van and two cars – were involved in the incident, which occurred around 12.24pm on Thursday 17 June. Two people have been taken to hospital; a man with life-changing injuries and a woman with life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The […]
Lewes and Seahaven Local Meetings
Community Meetings (socially Distanced) The Police would like to meet youJoin them on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where the engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons in Seaford. Join themon the 17th June from 1-5 pm, where the engagement […]
A summer campaign to crack down on drink and drug-drivers kicked off on Friday 11 June in conjunction with the Euro 2020 football tournament. Both Surrey Police and Sussex Police will deploy increased resources to tackle one of the five most common causes of fatal and serious injury collisions on […]
Panel prepares for first in person meeting
The final plans are being put in place for the first face-to-face meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel since the start of the Covid pandemic. The meeting on Friday, June 25 at 10.30am, will also be the first since Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne was re-elected […]
Seaford Community Meeting
Seaford residents (outdoor socially distanced community meeting) Join the Police on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where their engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons to speak to residents about local issues, and offer crime prevention advice and support. […]
Fraud Newsletter – June 2021
Here is a newsletter from the Police remindinding us that fraud and crime doesn’t go away:- “Each month we see many incidents of fraudsters targeting our residents in an attempt to defraud them. We’re working hard to prevent this and support vulnerable victims of fraud or scams. By following our […]
Keep Your Home Safe This Summer
Over the last year reports of burglary have dropped dramatically across Sussex. The lockdown measures that have been in place across the UK have undoubtedly contributed to this reduction. As lockdown measures continue to ease and with summer approaching, we want to keep it this way. Monday 17 May marked […]
Sussex Police Launches First Police Officer Recruitment Drive of 2021
Sussex Police has today, Monday 10th May, opened police officer recruitment for the first time this year, as part of its push to drive up police officer numbers by 2022. During this round of recruitment applications will be sort for the 2022 cohorts as part of a three year programme […]
ASB Patrols this weekend
Each week, targeted Anti Social Behaviour patrols head out across the district to known areas, and areas of ASB, behaviour or driving, reported by your communities. Call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 each Friday and Saturday if you witness, or are victim to anti-social behaviour (ASB), and report directly to officers on the ground, […]
150 Offences Detected During Weekend Road Safety Operation
More than 150 offences were detected as police carried out a weekend operation dedicated to road safety. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU), Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and local divisions worked together to provide education, engagement and enforcement in support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s ‘two-wheeled’ campaign. In […]
Week of action to target speeding in Lewes and Seahaven
Throughout the week PCs and PCSOs from your Lewes Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been out across various locations on the district, from Newhaven and Peacehaven, to Seaford and Ringmer, conducting vehicle safety checks, and conducting speed checks in areas which have seen a high rate of reporting. During the week, […]
Multiple offences detected during cycle safety operation
Multiple motoring offences were detected by police during an operation to raise awareness of cycle safety. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit and the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership worked together to provide a day of education and enforcement. The activity was held in Sussex on Wednesday 14 April as part […]
We Want Safer Roads For All Road Users
This message has been sent to us by the police expressing their concern about motorcyclists. View shocking footage that shows the significant risks associated with antisocial riding here It has been re-released as police remind motorcyclists: they welcome careful and considerate riding, but will deal robustly with anyone who compromises road […]
Woman falls from cliff in Peacehaven
At 4am on Saturday 20th March, emergency services were called to the seafront on Cornwall Avenue, Peacehaven after a 21 year old local woman had been found lying there with serious injuries. The woman had called the ambulance services herself telling them she had fallen. She was soon after taken […]
Blessing Olusegun investigation: Statement from Sussex Police
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Blessing Olusegun, a much-loved and popular 21-year-old woman and business student from South London. In September 2020, Blessing spent a week in Bexhill in East Sussex working as a carer. At 6.20am on Friday 18 September the body of a woman […]
Panel challenges police performance
POLICE performance on stop and searches, rural policing and rape convictions were challenged at the final meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel ahead of May’s elections. The Police and Crime Commissioner faced questions at the meeting on Friday, March 12, where she also presented an update on her […]
£514,500 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Sussex
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year. Sussex Police will receive £514,500 of part of this extra funding, as one of the 18 areas […]
ASB Patrols this weekend
Each week, targeted ASB patrols head out across the district to known areas, and areas of ASB, behaviour or driving, reported by your communities. Call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 each Friday and Saturday if you witness, or are victim to anti-social behaviour (ASB), and report directly to officers on the ground, out targeting […]
National Anpr Survey Have Your Say
The National ANPR Portfolio Office are looking to get your thoughts around the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) in Sussex. ANPR technology is used by police forces across the UK –including Sussex to help detect, deter and disrupt criminality, including organised crime groups and terrorists. The registration plate […]
National Apprenticeship Week – 8-14 February 2021
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and Sussex Police would like to celebrate all their hard working and dedicated student officers and police staff. Currently they have 174 student officers studying for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). The course is a three-year workplace learning programme that prepares new recruits to become […]
Operation Collar: Sussex Police are taking action to prevent dog theft as soaring prices for pets during lockdown has seen a rise in theft nationally.
Their dedicated Rural Crime Team (RCT) is tackling this devastating crime by working closely with partner agencies, gathering intelligence and highlighting crime prevention among the dog owning community. Reports of dog theft are thankfully relatively low in Sussex but police do ask dog owners to take necessary steps to keep them […]
Is It Worth the Risk?
The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) and DriveSmart, Surrey are launching ‘Is it worth the risk?’ road safety campaign from today (Monday 1 February) which coincides with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s month of action against using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is […]
Sussex Police bolstered by 129 extra police officers
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago. Since the launch of the Government’s recruitment campaign one year ago, a total of 6,620 extra officers have joined […]
New Police Enforcement Unit Target Criminals Sussex Roads
A new police unit has been launched to track and catch dangerous and wanted criminals using the Sussex roads network. The Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) will carry out disruption and enforcement operations on roads across the county, targeting those involved in serious, organised and violent crime. The SEU, a mix […]
We Need To Stay Strong Work Together and Protect Each Other
Since February 2020, Assistant Chief Constable Dave Miller( pictured) has been leading Operation Apollo, Surrey Police and Sussex Police’s Covid-19 response. He is also Chair of the Sussex Resilience Forum; a multi-agency partnership including local authorities, emergency services, the NHS, volunteers and other key agencies which prepares, responds to and […]
Police take enforcement action against those breaching Covid-19 regulations in Sussex
Police in Sussex took enforcement action against those found to be blatantly breaching the government’s Covid-19 regulations over the first weekend of the country’s third national lockdown. The force issued 45 Fixed Penalty Notices (fines) to people across the county were found to have willfully disregarded the rules. Officers were […]
Wishing You A Safe and Happy Festive Season from Chief Constable Jo Shiner
As Chief Constable of Sussex Police, I wanted to take this opportunity to send you my Season’s Greetings and best wishes for the festive period, while acknowledging that 2020 has been a testing year for us all. This year, everyone has had to adapt to hugely challenging situations, and make […]
Drink/drug drive patrols and stops
This week, and in the lead up to Christmas, additional stop checks are being carried out across the district by officer, checking for motorists that are driving whilst under the influence, of alcohol or drugs. Already this week there have been two arrests for drink/drug driving. One for driving with […]
Seaford Scam awareness
More concerning scams but it is important that defences don’t slip when we may be distracted. Officers from Seaford Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out all this week sharing advice, following a significant increase in fraud/scams being reported from Seaford and Seahaven residents. Scam police and bank callers is the […]
Appeal following A259 collision.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Bishopstone near Seaford on Wednesday morning (2 December). A red Nissan Micra and dark coloured Hyudai Getz collided on the A259 Buckle Bypass at the junction with Marine Parade at about 7.20am. Emergency services attended the scene. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman […]
Police set to launch Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
A Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers launches today (1 December), as police strive to protect the public and deal robustly with offenders. Drink and drug-driving destroys lives. It is one of the most common causes of collisions which result in death or serious injury. While the vast majority of […]
Speeding drivers convicted after causing horrific crash on A26
Two speeding drivers who caused a horrific crash which seriously injured a mother and her two children have been convicted in court. Daish Jaggers and Joshua Knevett had been racing each other on the A26 at Beddingham, travelling well in excess of the national speed limit and contravening double white […]
Sussex Police has opened recruitment for the third time this year, as part of its push to drive up officer numbers by 2022.
To apply click here. During this round of recruitment, the final opportunity for this year, applications will be sought for cohorts to join the force in late 2021 as part of a three-year programme where they will study for a degree in professional policing practice while undertaking their training. The […]
ASB patrols this weekend across Lewes and the Coast
At this time of year there is often an increase in anti-social behaviour, which can distress and worry many residents. Additional Officers will be deployed on ASB targeting patrols, Op Blitz this Friday and Saturday- call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 (both Friday and Saturday) to report ASB directly to officers out […]
Chief Constable launches postcard competition for children and young people
Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner is looking for new postcard designs to use when writing to children and young people, and is inviting Sussex’s under 18s to come up with the designs. As well as having their design printed on a postcard, the three winners will be invited to […]
Police are urging people to be vigilant after a spate of catalytic converter thefts in East Sussex.
Officers have seen an increase in reports of the thefts during the past month, including in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill. Toyota and Honda vehicles have been targeted in particular. Chief Inspector Di Lewis, district commander for Eastbourne and Lewes, said: “We are urging people to take extra precautions around their […]
Road Safety Campaign Sussex Safer Roads Partnership
Sussex Police and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are encouraging road users to share the roads responsibly in the latest campaign to reduce death and injury on roads across the county. Operation VRU (Vulnerable Road Users) is taking place throughout November with a view to educate and advise on road […]
Sussex’s Chief Constable ‘disappointed’ by weekend Covid19 breaches
Sussex’s Chief Constable has described a string of Covid19 breaches over the weekend as ‘disappointing and selfish’. As England prepares for a second lockdown, Jo Shiner said police enforcement activity would be stepped up to address the behaviour of people knowingly breaking the rules in the coming days and weeks to […]
Be responsible this Hallowe’en
Sussex Police have a few pointers for Trick and Treat. Hallowe’en has become an increasingly popular celebration over the past few years for children, families and young people especially, but it is important not to have fun at the expense of others. This year the Police are asking members of […]
National Road Safety Survey
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has launched a national road safety survey to help inform the Home Office’s review of roads policing and any future plans for enforcement. They know this is a top priority for Sussex residents, and Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne wants to make […]
Efforts to tackle rural and business crime scrutinised by panel
Sent on behalf of the Sussex Police and Crime PanelOngoing efforts to address an increase in reported rural and business crime across Sussex were reviewed by a scrutiny panel on Friday 25th September. Sussex Police and Crime Panel heard how the number of rural incidents reported to Sussex Police had […]
Owners sought for two cycles found in Lewes
Do you recognise these two cycles? The black and red Carrera Virtuoso road cycle (above) and the red and yellow Voodoo Hoodoo Mountain bike (below) were left near the scene when would-be thieves ran off having failed to steal a quad bike and a lawn tractor from a barn off […]
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you see or hear anything the police need to know about, or have any information about any incident please contact them online, or call 101. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org You can also visit the website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find […]
Updates to Police Front Offices
From today (Monday, August 24), Seaford Police Station and Lewes Police Station will revert to public opening hours of 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. The Sussex Police front office in Newhaven remains closed at this time. Seaford and Lewes police stations will no longer deal with enquiries relating to […]
Operation Blitz – Tackling ASB in your towns and villages
Operation Blitz is a designated ASB patrol, and an on-going drive, each Friday and Saturday night between 4pm-10pm in which officers from the Lewes district Prevention team take to the streets in areas which have seen an increase in Anti Social Behaviour crimes, or youth related ASB, along with areas […]
Wet weather driving warning as storm clouds loom
After a spell of very hot weather and the likelihood of storm clouds looming on the horizon, roads policing officers in Sussex are warning drivers to be ready for potentially treacherous conditions when the rain arrives. Chief Inspector Michael Hodder from the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit said: “Experience […]
A man has been arrested following the serious collision on the A27 at the Lewes bypass.
At 10.55am on Monday (10 August) police were called to a crash involving an HGV lorry and a broken down security van transporting a prisoner. All three occupants of the security van suffered injuries. The prisoner – a 29-year-old man – sustained a head injury and remains in hospital in […]