Crime Rate in Forest Row: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Row

The total recorded crimes in Forest Row, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Row crime rate of 27.52 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Forest Row Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Hartfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Forest Row has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 27.52 ranking 3th 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.

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
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
Danehill & Fletching15 22177 22155 17
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

Forest Row Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
2. Hartfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Lewes Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Medway Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Post Horn Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Highgate Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Stonedene Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shalesbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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