Crime Rate in Heathfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heathfield South

The total recorded crimes in Heathfield South, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heathfield South crime rate of 1.58 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,970 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heathfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Tree Close with total crimes: 3
  • Collingwood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Coppice View with total crimes: 1

How safe is Heathfield South?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Heathfield South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 94 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heathfield South recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Heathfield South had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 86 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heathfield South recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heathfield South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heathfield South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 29th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Heathfield South crimes were 94. The crime rate of Heathfield South in 2024 was 13.48 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heathfield South were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.34 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heathfield South)CrimesRank (Heathfield South)CrimesRank (Heathfield South)
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
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heathfield South in May 2025

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

1. Ash Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Collingwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Coppice View (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Churchill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harley Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. B2203 (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Wren Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Highcroft Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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