Crime Rate in Danehill & Fletching: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Danehill & Fletching

The total recorded crimes in Danehill & Fletching, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Danehill & Fletching crime rate of 72.57 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 Danehill & Fletching, encompassing approximately 206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Danehill & Fletching Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Coach Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Danehill & Fletching?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Danehill & Fletching demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 177 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Danehill & Fletching recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Danehill & Fletching had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 155 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Danehill & Fletching witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Danehill & Fletching has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Danehill & Fletching Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Danehill & Fletching has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 72.57 ranking 22th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Danehill & Fletching crimes were 177. The crime rate of Danehill & Fletching in 2024 was 856.31 (year) or 71.36 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Danehill & Fletching were around 155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 749.88 (year) or 62.49 (month) ranking 17 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
Crowborough South West19 18209 17163 16
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

Danehill & Fletching Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Danehill & Fletching in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Danehill & Fletching postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Coach Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Lavender Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Courtlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Slider'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Box'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Ashdown View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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