Crime Rate in Hailsham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham Central

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham Central, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham Central crime rate of 6.05 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hailsham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • A295 with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Hailsham Central has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 6.05 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)CrimesRank (Hailsham Central)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
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
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield6 3563 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Hailsham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202517
April 202512
March 202514
February 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
August 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

High Crime Locations Hailsham Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. A295 (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. George Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harebeating Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deer Paddock Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Howlett Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Senlac Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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