The total recorded crimes in Wealden, UK in February 2026 are around 715 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wealden crime rate of 4.46 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 Feb 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 February 2026 the Wealden has recorded 715 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 269th 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
| City | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (East Sussex) | |
| Lewes | 569 | 6 | 8,184 | 4 | 6,406 | 4 |
| Rother | 546 | 4 | 8,269 | 3 | 6,338 | 3 |
| Hastings | 924 | 2 | 11,918 | 2 | 9,540 | 2 |
| Eastbourne | 1,106 | 1 | 14,019 | 1 | 10,935 | 1 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 271 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 123 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 274 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (140 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (249 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (167 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (237 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (270 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (239 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 293 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (287 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 305 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| June 2025 | 24 |
| May 2025 | 30 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 43 |
| February 2025 | 23 |
A total of 406 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
| July 2025 | 30 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 38 |
| April 2025 | 29 |
| March 2025 | 24 |
| February 2025 | 47 |
A total of 238 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| June 2025 | 24 |
| May 2025 | 22 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 22 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
A total of 1851 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 239 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 239 |
| July 2025 | 209 |
| June 2025 | 166 |
| May 2025 | 158 |
| April 2025 | 135 |
| March 2025 | 148 |
| February 2025 | 114 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 107 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
A total of 658 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
| July 2025 | 66 |
| June 2025 | 65 |
| May 2025 | 63 |
| April 2025 | 50 |
| March 2025 | 46 |
| February 2025 | 49 |
A total of 775 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 64 |
| June 2025 | 85 |
| May 2025 | 81 |
| April 2025 | 71 |
| March 2025 | 72 |
| February 2025 | 70 |
A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 623 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
| July 2025 | 43 |
| June 2025 | 54 |
| May 2025 | 59 |
| April 2025 | 51 |
| March 2025 | 62 |
| February 2025 | 50 |
A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 18 |
| February 2025 | 23 |
A total of 755 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
| July 2025 | 70 |
| June 2025 | 62 |
| May 2025 | 69 |
| April 2025 | 61 |
| March 2025 | 67 |
| February 2025 | 61 |
A total of 3160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 243.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 309 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 271 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 274 |
| November 2025 | 238 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 237 |
| August 2025 | 270 |
| July 2025 | 293 |
| June 2025 | 287 |
| May 2025 | 309 |
| April 2025 | 287 |
| March 2025 | 243 |
| February 2025 | 195 |
A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wealden postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |