The total recorded crimes in Wealden, Wealden in January 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wealden crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wealden, encompassing approximately 160,152 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Wealden, we need to analyze Wealden crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Wealden has recorded 8,960 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 55.95 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 302 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,086 crimes with a crime rate of 44.25, ranking it 306 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to East Sussex:
In 2024, Wealden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Sussex average, with 8960 crimes compared to 10270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.
In 2023, Wealden had fewer crimes than the East Sussex average, with 7,086 crimes compared to 8,061. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Wealden is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in East Sussex, Wealden has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In January 2025 the Wealden has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 317th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.
In 2024, the total Wealden crimes were 8,960. The crime rate of Wealden in 2024 was 55.95 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking it 302 danzarous in the UK. Wealden ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in East Sussex.
In 2023, the total crimes in Wealden were around 7,086 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.25 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 306 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in East Sussex, Wealden ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Wealden
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | |
| Lewes | 5 | 1 | 8,184 | 4 | 6,406 | 4 |
| Rother | NA | NA | 8,269 | 3 | 6,338 | 3 |
| Hastings | 3 | 2 | 11,918 | 2 | 9,540 | 2 |
| Eastbourne | NA | NA | 14,019 | 1 | 10,935 | 1 |
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (239 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (241 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (195 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (104 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (238 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (158 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 226 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (330 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1879 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 234.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 224 |
| November 2024 | 239 |
| October 2024 | 241 |
| September 2024 | 195 |
| August 2024 | 238 |
| July 2024 | 226 |
| June 2024 | 514 |
A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 12 |
| November 2024 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 574 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 156 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 56 |
| November 2024 | 72 |
| October 2024 | 64 |
| September 2024 | 60 |
| August 2024 | 95 |
| July 2024 | 71 |
| June 2024 | 156 |
A total of 1013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 144.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 330 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 87 |
| November 2024 | 106 |
| October 2024 | 99 |
| September 2024 | 104 |
| August 2024 | 158 |
| July 2024 | 129 |
| June 2024 | 330 |
A total of 313 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 23 |
| November 2024 | 68 |
| October 2024 | 59 |
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 76 |
A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 48 |
| November 2024 | 55 |
| October 2024 | 77 |
| September 2024 | 51 |
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 54 |
A total of 449 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 45 |
| November 2024 | 37 |
| October 2024 | 50 |
| September 2024 | 46 |
| August 2024 | 62 |
| July 2024 | 61 |
| June 2024 | 148 |
A total of 237 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 25 |
| November 2024 | 30 |
| October 2024 | 47 |
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 13 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 11 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 354 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 36 |
| November 2024 | 53 |
| October 2024 | 38 |
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 92 |
A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 18 |
| November 2024 | 17 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wealden postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |