Crime Rate in Danehill & Fletching: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Danehill & Fletching

The total recorded crimes in Danehill & Fletching, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Danehill & Fletching crime rate of 62.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Danehill & Fletching Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Lavender Fields 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 areas in the Wealden.

    • 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 areas in the Wealden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Danehill & Fletching has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 62.89 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Danehill & Fletching)CrimesRank (Danehill & Fletching)CrimesRank (Danehill & Fletching)
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
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

Danehill & Fletching Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lavender Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Isfield (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oaktree Cottages (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Tanyard Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. A22 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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