Crime Rate in Crowborough South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowborough South West

The total recorded crimes in Crowborough South West, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough South West crime rate of 8.76 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 West, encompassing approximately 2,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crowborough South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldervale Cottages with total crimes: 12
  • Adam Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pintail Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Crowborough South West?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Crowborough South West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 209 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Crowborough South West witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Crowborough South West had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 163 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crowborough South West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crowborough South West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crowborough South West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 8.76 ranking 18th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Crowborough South West crimes were 209. The crime rate of Crowborough South West in 2024 was 83.24 (year) or 6.94 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowborough South West were around 163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.92 (year) or 5.41 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)
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
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
Buxted12 28115 3098 30
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

Crowborough South West 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 3 incidents.

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20254
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Crowborough South West in July 2025

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

1. Aldervale Cottages (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Adam Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pintail Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Harlequin Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willowmead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Oaks (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. High Broom Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Alderbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stone Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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