Crime Rate in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron

The total recorded crimes in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron crime rate of 276.47 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 Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron, encompassing approximately 148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carpenters Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 376 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 276 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 276.47 ranking 5th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron crimes were 376. The crime rate of Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron in 2024 was 2535.40 (year) or 211.28 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron were around 276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1861.09 (year) or 155.09 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron)CrimesRank (Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron)CrimesRank (Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron)
Uckfield New Town57 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central54 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East50 3377 6350 3
Hellingly26 14455 3226 12
Crowborough North27 12272 13327 4
Polegate North37 7411 4301 6
Hartfield48 4204 19139 20
Horam & Punnetts Town30 9375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst22 17382 5266 8
Forest Row38 6317 10208 14
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels31 8291 11212 13
Crowborough Central29 11272 14258 9
Stone Cross30 10345 9200 15
Hailsham West19 19271 15252 10
Heathfield North27 13247 16232 11
Polegate Central12 28287 12105 27
Lower Willingdon25 15119 29102 28
Crowborough South West8 35209 17163 16
Upper Willingdon23 16115 3173 35
Danehill & Fletching13 25177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook14 23171 24147 18
Arlington16 21206 18123 23
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill21 18200 20130 21
Maresfield12 26165 25139 19
Pevensey Bay18 20109 33125 22
Hailsham North West13 24193 21116 25
Uckfield East14 2278 3794 32
Mayfield & Five Ashes11 31173 23109 26
Uckfield North10 32156 26118 24
South Downs8 34154 2788 33
Crowborough South East12 27131 28102 29
Heathfield South11 2994 3586 34
Buxted9 33115 3098 30
Hailsham South11 30110 3294 31
Withyham4 40108 3472 36
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted5 3979 3647 39
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield7 3663 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand7 3778 3856 38
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4126 4134 40

Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
December 202411
November 202418
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
February 20251
October 20243
September 20249
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
October 20243
May 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20243
November 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron postcode area is presented below.

1. Carpenters Croft (Map)
Total7
Burglary7
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
3. Lewes Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Holmes Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Burgh Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Willetts Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Highlands Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Thunders Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Old Heath Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. Nightingales (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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