Crime Rate in Crowborough South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowborough South East

The total recorded crimes in Crowborough South East, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough South East crime rate of 2.40 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 South East, encompassing approximately 4,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crowborough South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walshes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crowborough South East?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Crowborough South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 131 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crowborough South East recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crowborough South East had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 102 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crowborough South East recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crowborough South East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crowborough South East has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 29th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Crowborough South East crimes were 131. The crime rate of Crowborough South East in 2024 was 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowborough South East were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.42 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking 29 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
Crowborough North20 16272 13327 4
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
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Crowborough South East in March 2025

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

1. Walshes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Croft Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Horwch Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Queens Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harecombe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southridge Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Burton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hadlow Down Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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