Crime Rate in Wealden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wealden

The total recorded crimes in Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 858 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wealden crime rate of 5.36 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (309) incidents (7.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (158) incidents (17.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (14.08% increase)
Wealden Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Shovelstrode Lane with total crimes: 12

Wealden Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Wealden?

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.

Wealden Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Uckfield New Town (57 crimes), and the safest, Hailsham North (3 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wealden.

Similarly, the area of Forest Row & Coleman's Hatch (86 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Frant & Groombridge (10 crimes), with a difference of 76 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wealden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Uckfield New Town57
Hailsham Central54
Hailsham East50
Hartfield48
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron41

Safest Wards:

Framfield & Cross-in-Hand7
Crowborough St Johns5
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted5
Withyham4
Hailsham North3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Forest Row & Coleman's Hatch86
Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay68
Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean63
Polegate59
Hailsham Central & East57

Safest Areas:

Mayfield & Wadhurst22
Herstmonceux & Ninfield21
Buxted, Framfield & Rotherfield20
Chelwood & Nutley17
Frant & Groombridge10

Wealden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wealden has recorded 858 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 286th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)CrimesRank (East Sussex)
Lewes755 68,184 46,406 4
Rother619 48,269 36,338 3
Hastings1,023 211,918 29,540 2
Eastbourne1,294 114,019 110,935 1

Wealden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (309 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (158 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (287 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (243 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 195 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 657 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202550
March 202546
February 202549
December 202445
November 202437
October 202450
September 202446
August 202462
July 202461
June 2024148

A total of 375 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202529
March 202524
February 202547
December 202425
November 202430
October 202447
September 202440
August 202425
July 202424
June 202446

A total of 669 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202571
March 202572
February 202570
December 202448
November 202455
October 202477
September 202451
August 202448
July 202442
June 202454

A total of 2913 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 242.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025309
April 2025287
March 2025243
February 2025195
January 20252
December 2024224
November 2024239
October 2024241
September 2024195
August 2024238
July 2024226
June 2024514

A total of 206 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202522
February 202522
December 202418
November 202417
October 202416
September 202419
August 202415
July 202416
June 202428

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 832 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202561
March 202567
February 202561
December 202456
November 202472
October 202464
September 202460
August 202495
July 202471
June 2024156

A total of 1568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025135
March 2025148
February 2025114
December 202487
November 2024106
October 202499
September 2024104
August 2024158
July 2024129
June 2024330

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202518
February 202523
December 202412
November 202410
October 20243
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 422 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202513
March 202543
February 202523
December 202423
November 202468
October 202459
September 202421
August 202431
July 202435
June 202476

A total of 576 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202551
March 202562
February 202550
December 202436
November 202453
October 202438
September 202442
August 202445
July 202448
June 202492

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Wealden in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wealden postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Shovelstrode Lane (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime9
Burglary3
4. Swallow Court (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blenheim Fields (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. A295 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

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