Crime Rate in Heathfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heathfield North

The total recorded crimes in Heathfield North, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heathfield North crime rate of 4.80 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 Heathfield North, encompassing approximately 5,622 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heathfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waldron Thorns with total crimes: 4
  • Leeves Way with total crimes: 4
  • Streatfield Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Heathfield North?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Heathfield North reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 247 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heathfield North witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Heathfield North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 232 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heathfield North witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heathfield North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heathfield North has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 ranking 13th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Heathfield North crimes were 247. The crime rate of Heathfield North in 2024 was 43.93 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heathfield North were around 232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.26 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heathfield North)CrimesRank (Heathfield North)CrimesRank (Heathfield North)
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
Hailsham West19 19271 15252 10
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

Heathfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 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 (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order 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 (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20258
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 202411
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heathfield North in May 2025

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

1. Waldron Thorns (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Leeves Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Streatfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newnham Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fallow Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millennium Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Thorntree Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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