Crime Rate in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand

The total recorded crimes in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framfield & Cross-in-Hand crime rate of 83.83 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 Framfield & Cross-in-Hand, encompassing approximately 83 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brittenden Lane with total crimes: 1
  • The Coachworks with total crimes: 1
  • Whitehouse Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Framfield & Cross-in-Hand?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Framfield & Cross-in-Hand demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 78 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Framfield & Cross-in-Hand recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Framfield & Cross-in-Hand had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 56 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Framfield & Cross-in-Hand recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Framfield & Cross-in-Hand has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Framfield & Cross-in-Hand Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 83.83 ranking 37th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Framfield & Cross-in-Hand crimes were 78. The crime rate of Framfield & Cross-in-Hand in 2024 was 934.13 (year) or 77.84 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand were around 56 crimes with yearly crime rate of 670.66 (year) or 55.89 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Framfield & Cross-in-Hand)CrimesRank (Framfield & Cross-in-Hand)CrimesRank (Framfield & Cross-in-Hand)
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
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4126 4134 40

Framfield & Cross-in-Hand Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences 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 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Framfield & Cross-in-Hand in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand postcode area is presented below.

1. Brittenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Coachworks (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Whitehouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sand Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Preston Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bird In Eye Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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