Crime Rate in Forest Row: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Row

The total recorded crimes in Forest Row, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Row crime rate of 26.82 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 Forest Row, encompassing approximately 1,417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Forest Row Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Hillside with total crimes: 3
  • Evelyn Clark Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Forest Row?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Forest Row reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 317 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest Row witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Forest Row experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 208 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest Row witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Row Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Forest Row has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 26.82 ranking 6th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Row crimes were 317. The crime rate of Forest Row in 2024 was 223.71 (year) or 18.64 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Row were around 208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.79 (year) or 12.23 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Row)CrimesRank (Forest Row)CrimesRank (Forest Row)
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
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
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4126 4134 40

Forest Row Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (18 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202528
March 202520
February 202518
December 202420
November 202421
October 202429
September 202412
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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 Forest Row in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hillside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Evelyn Clark Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waterworks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Stonedene Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Crown Wood (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Blacklands Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Medway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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