Crime Rate in Crowborough Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowborough Central

The total recorded crimes in Crowborough Central, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough Central crime rate of 3.66 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 Central, encompassing approximately 7,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Crowborough Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crowborough Central?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Crowborough Central 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 Central witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Crowborough Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 258 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crowborough Central witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crowborough Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crowborough Central has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 ranking 11th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Crowborough Central crimes were 272. The crime rate of Crowborough Central in 2024 was 34.31 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowborough Central were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.55 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crowborough Central)CrimesRank (Crowborough Central)CrimesRank (Crowborough Central)
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
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron41 5376 7276 7
Forest Row38 6317 10208 14
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels31 8291 11212 13
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

Crowborough Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 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 9 incidents, and Shoplifting 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 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
December 202413
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Crowborough Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Coppice End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jardine Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nye Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Martin'S Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Bridger Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Troy Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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