Crime Rate in Hailsham North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham North West

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham North West, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham North West crime rate of 1.86 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 Hailsham North West, encompassing approximately 6,999 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hailsham North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramwell Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Stroma Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Marlow Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hailsham North West?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hailsham North West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 193 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Hailsham North West had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 116 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hailsham North West recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Hailsham North West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hailsham North West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hailsham North West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 24th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hailsham North West crimes were 193. The crime rate of Hailsham North West in 2024 was 27.57 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailsham North West were around 116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.57 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

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

Hailsham North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary 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 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hailsham North West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hailsham North West postcode area is presented below.

1. Bramwell Mews (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stroma Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Marlow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Horsebridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hawks Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Solway (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Moray Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cromer Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Stanier Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Telford Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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