Crime Rate in Hailsham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham Central

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham Central, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham Central crime rate of 5.63 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 Central, encompassing approximately 9,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hailsham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A295 with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hailsham Central?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hailsham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 519 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hailsham Central witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hailsham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 519 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hailsham Central witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hailsham Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hailsham Central has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.63 ranking 2th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hailsham Central crimes were 519. The crime rate of Hailsham Central in 2024 was 54.12 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailsham Central were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.12 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)
Uckfield New Town57 1496 2527 1
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
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202514
February 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202416
August 20249
July 202413
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hailsham Central in May 2025

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

1. A295 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Deer Paddock Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southerden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Garfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. North Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Amberstone (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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