Crime Rate in Crowborough St Johns: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowborough St Johns

The total recorded crimes in Crowborough St Johns, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowborough St Johns crime rate of 7.36 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 St Johns, encompassing approximately 679 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Crowborough St Johns Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashleigh Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Uckfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ghyll Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crowborough St Johns?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Crowborough St Johns demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 34 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crowborough St Johns recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Crowborough St Johns had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 25 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crowborough St Johns recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crowborough St Johns Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crowborough St Johns has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 38th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Crowborough St Johns crimes were 34. The crime rate of Crowborough St Johns in 2024 was 50.07 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowborough St Johns were around 25 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.82 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crowborough St Johns)CrimesRank (Crowborough St Johns)CrimesRank (Crowborough St Johns)
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
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
Hailsham North3 4126 4134 40

Crowborough St Johns Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20244

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

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April 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

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

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March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

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August 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242

High Crime Locations Crowborough St Johns in May 2025

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

1. Ashleigh Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Uckfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ghyll Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St John'S Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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