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 May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough South West crime rate of 3.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crowborough South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Combe End with total crimes: 2
  • Aldervale Cottages with total crimes: 2
  • Cranborne Gardens with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Crowborough South West has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 35th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)CrimesRank (Crowborough South West)
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
Crowborough Central29 11272 14258 9
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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Combe End (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Aldervale Cottages (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cranborne Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. High Broom Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stone Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pintail Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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