Crime Rate in Hailsham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham West

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham West, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham West crime rate of 1.82 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hailsham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Bramble Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Western Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hailsham West?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hailsham West reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 271 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hailsham West witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hailsham West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 252 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hailsham West witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hailsham West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hailsham West has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 19th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hailsham West crimes were 271. The crime rate of Hailsham West in 2024 was 25.95 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailsham West were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.13 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

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

Hailsham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20254
February 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20244
October 20246
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hailsham West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bramble Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Western Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Pitreavie Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cherry Side (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Maple Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Ash Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Crown Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Race Track (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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