Crime Rate in Hartfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartfield

The total recorded crimes in Hartfield, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartfield crime rate of 404.72 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 Hartfield, encompassing approximately 118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hartfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Shovelstrode Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Blenheim Fields with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hartfield?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hartfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 204 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hartfield witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hartfield had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 139 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hartfield witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hartfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hartfield has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 404.72 ranking 4th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hartfield crimes were 204. The crime rate of Hartfield in 2024 was 1720.07 (year) or 143.34 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartfield were around 139 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1172.01 (year) or 97.67 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartfield)CrimesRank (Hartfield)CrimesRank (Hartfield)
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
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

Hartfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
October 202412
September 20246
July 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
July 20243
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Hartfield in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Shovelstrode Lane (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime9
Burglary3
3. Blenheim Fields (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Wall Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Homestall Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Shepherds Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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