Crime Rate in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield

The total recorded crimes in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadlow Down & Rotherfield crime rate of 31.97 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 Hadlow Down & Rotherfield, encompassing approximately 187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnt Oak Road with total crimes: 1
  • Fordbrook Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hadlow Down & Rotherfield?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hadlow Down & Rotherfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 63 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hadlow Down & Rotherfield recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hadlow Down & Rotherfield had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 65 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hadlow Down & Rotherfield recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Hadlow Down & Rotherfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hadlow Down & Rotherfield has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 31.97 ranking 35th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hadlow Down & Rotherfield crimes were 63. The crime rate of Hadlow Down & Rotherfield in 2024 was 335.64 (year) or 27.97 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 346.30 (year) or 28.86 (month) ranking 37 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central58 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East43 4377 6350 3
Hellingly44 3455 3226 12
Crowborough North20 22272 13327 4
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
Horam & Punnetts Town29 8375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst23 15382 5266 8
Forest Row35 6317 10208 14
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron30 7376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 13272 14258 9
Stone Cross28 10345 9200 15
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels28 9291 11212 13
Hailsham West25 11271 15252 10
Heathfield North24 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central20 21287 12105 27
Hartfield24 12204 19139 20
Crowborough South West22 18209 17163 16
Arlington22 16206 18123 23
Danehill & Fletching12 30177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook22 17171 24147 18
Maresfield13 24165 25139 19
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill12 26200 20130 21
Hailsham North West20 20193 21116 25
Pevensey Bay12 27109 33125 22
Mayfield & Five Ashes9 33173 23109 26
Uckfield North15 23156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted13 2579 3647 39
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
Crowborough South East5 37131 28102 29
Buxted12 28115 3098 30
Hailsham South12 29110 3294 31
Upper Willingdon11 31115 3173 35
Uckfield East5 3678 3794 32
Heathfield South7 3494 3586 34
Withyham3 40108 3472 36
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary 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 Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
February 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20242

High Crime Locations Hadlow Down & Rotherfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hadlow Down & Rotherfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Burnt Oak Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Fordbrook Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Monastery Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Padfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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