Crime Rate in Hailsham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham East

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham East, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham East crime rate of 7.83 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 East, encompassing approximately 6,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Hailsham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Stringwalk with total crimes: 7
  • Observatory View with total crimes: 6
  • Old Swan Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hailsham East?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hailsham East reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 377 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hailsham East witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hailsham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 350 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hailsham East witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hailsham East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hailsham East has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.83 ranking 3th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hailsham East crimes were 377. The crime rate of Hailsham East in 2024 was 59.04 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailsham East were around 350 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.81 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hailsham East)CrimesRank (Hailsham East)CrimesRank (Hailsham East)
Uckfield New Town57 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central54 2519 1519 2
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202515
March 202517
February 202516
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 202411
July 20241
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hailsham East in May 2025

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

1. The Stringwalk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Observatory View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Old Swan Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Phoenix Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Hopper Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Gages (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howard Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bayham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tower Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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