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 May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadlow Down & Rotherfield crime rate of 37.29 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Padfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dewlands Hill with total crimes: 1
  • North Street 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 May 2025 the Hadlow Down & Rotherfield has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 37.29 ranking 36th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)CrimesRank (Hadlow Down & Rotherfield)
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
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand7 3778 3856 38
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4126 4134 40

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
February 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 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
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hadlow Down & Rotherfield in May 2025

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

1. Padfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dewlands Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. North Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Monastery Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Eridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. New Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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