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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough South West crime rate of 7.57 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crowborough South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranborne Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • The Mallards 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crowborough South West has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 7.57 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.

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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

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
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Crowborough South West in March 2025

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

1. Cranborne Gardens (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Mallards (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pintail Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Orchard Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Whincroft Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Beacon Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. A26 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hurtis Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. High Broom Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sweethaws Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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