Crime Rate in Frant & Wadhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frant & Wadhurst

The total recorded crimes in Frant & Wadhurst, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frant & Wadhurst crime rate of 33.09 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 Frant & Wadhurst, encompassing approximately 876 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Frant & Wadhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monks Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Frant Green Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Marlpit with total crimes: 2

How safe is Frant & Wadhurst?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Frant & Wadhurst reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 382 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Frant & Wadhurst witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Frant & Wadhurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 266 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Frant & Wadhurst witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frant & Wadhurst Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Frant & Wadhurst has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 33.09 ranking 8th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Frant & Wadhurst crimes were 382. The crime rate of Frant & Wadhurst in 2024 was 435.82 (year) or 36.32 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frant & Wadhurst were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 303.48 (year) or 25.29 (month) ranking 8 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
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

Frant & Wadhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 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 Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
December 202410
November 20247
October 202417
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202420
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Frant & Wadhurst in March 2025

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

1. Monks Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Frant Green Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Marlpit (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Limekiln Forest Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sweetings Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bunny Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Warren Ridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sellbourne Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Jonas Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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