Crime Rate in Buxted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buxted

The total recorded crimes in Buxted, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxted crime rate of 58.71 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 Buxted, encompassing approximately 204 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buxted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mead Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Queenstock Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buxted?

To understand the safety of Buxted, we need to analyze Buxted crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Buxted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 115 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buxted recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Buxted had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 98 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buxted recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Buxted has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Buxted Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buxted has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 58.71 ranking 28th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Buxted crimes were 115. The crime rate of Buxted in 2024 was 562.62 (year) or 46.89 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buxted were around 98 crimes with yearly crime rate of 479.45 (year) or 39.95 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buxted)CrimesRank (Buxted)CrimesRank (Buxted)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central58 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East43 4377 6350 3
Hellingly44 3455 3226 12
Crowborough North20 22272 13327 4
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
Horam & Punnetts Town29 8375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst23 15382 5266 8
Forest Row35 6317 10208 14
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron30 7376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 13272 14258 9
Stone Cross28 10345 9200 15
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels28 9291 11212 13
Hailsham West25 11271 15252 10
Heathfield North24 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central20 21287 12105 27
Hartfield24 12204 19139 20
Crowborough South West22 18209 17163 16
Arlington22 16206 18123 23
Danehill & Fletching12 30177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook22 17171 24147 18
Maresfield13 24165 25139 19
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill12 26200 20130 21
Hailsham North West20 20193 21116 25
Pevensey Bay12 27109 33125 22
Mayfield & Five Ashes9 33173 23109 26
Uckfield North15 23156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted13 2579 3647 39
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
Crowborough South East5 37131 28102 29
Hailsham South12 29110 3294 31
Upper Willingdon11 31115 3173 35
Uckfield East5 3678 3794 32
Heathfield South7 3494 3586 34
Withyham3 40108 3472 36
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield6 3563 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Buxted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20246
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Buxted in July 2025

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

1. Mead Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Queenstock Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gordon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Howbourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Spotted Cow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riverside (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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