Crime Rate in Crowborough North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowborough North

The total recorded crimes in Crowborough North, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough North crime rate of 2.93 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 Crowborough North, encompassing approximately 6,819 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Crowborough North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • North Beeches Road with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Crowborough North?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Crowborough North reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 272 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crowborough North witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crowborough North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 327 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crowborough North witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Crowborough North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Crowborough North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crowborough North has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 16th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Crowborough North crimes were 272. The crime rate of Crowborough North in 2024 was 39.89 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowborough North were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.95 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)
Uckfield New Town52 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central45 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East28 9377 6350 3
Hellingly34 6455 3226 12
Forest Row39 3317 10208 14
Polegate North35 5411 4301 6
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels35 4291 11212 13
Horam & Punnetts Town33 7375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst29 8382 5266 8
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron26 10376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 12272 14258 9
Stone Cross26 11345 9200 15
Hailsham West15 23271 15252 10
Heathfield North21 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central17 20287 12105 27
Mayfield & Five Ashes22 13173 23109 26
Hailsham North West21 15193 21116 25
Crowborough South West19 18209 17163 16
Danehill & Fletching15 22177 22155 17
Lower Willingdon20 17119 29102 28
Crowborough Jarvis Brook7 35171 24147 18
Arlington12 28206 18123 23
Maresfield10 31165 25139 19
Hartfield19 19204 19139 20
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill16 21200 20130 21
Pevensey Bay7 34109 33125 22
Uckfield North6 37156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted14 2479 3647 39
Upper Willingdon12 25115 3173 35
Buxted12 26115 3098 30
South Downs11 30154 2788 33
Hailsham South12 27110 3294 31
Crowborough South East12 29131 28102 29
Uckfield East8 3278 3794 32
Withyham7 33108 3472 36
Heathfield South7 3694 3586 34
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield4 3963 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand2 4178 3856 38
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4026 4134 40

Crowborough North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 202430
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Crowborough North in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. North Beeches Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. B2100 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Musgrove Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pellings Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Palesgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Pleasant View Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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