Crime Rate in Hellingly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hellingly

The total recorded crimes in Hellingly, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellingly crime rate of 13.82 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 Hellingly, encompassing approximately 2,460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hellingly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trefoil Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bulrush Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hellingly?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hellingly reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 455 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hellingly witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hellingly experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 226 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hellingly witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hellingly Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hellingly has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 13.82 ranking 6th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hellingly crimes were 455. The crime rate of Hellingly in 2024 was 184.94 (year) or 15.41 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hellingly were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.86 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)
Uckfield New Town52 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central45 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East28 9377 6350 3
Forest Row39 3317 10208 14
Crowborough North20 16272 13327 4
Polegate North35 5411 4301 6
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels35 4291 11212 13
Horam & Punnetts Town33 7375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst29 8382 5266 8
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron26 10376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 12272 14258 9
Stone Cross26 11345 9200 15
Hailsham West15 23271 15252 10
Heathfield North21 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central17 20287 12105 27
Mayfield & Five Ashes22 13173 23109 26
Hailsham North West21 15193 21116 25
Crowborough South West19 18209 17163 16
Danehill & Fletching15 22177 22155 17
Lower Willingdon20 17119 29102 28
Crowborough Jarvis Brook7 35171 24147 18
Arlington12 28206 18123 23
Maresfield10 31165 25139 19
Hartfield19 19204 19139 20
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill16 21200 20130 21
Pevensey Bay7 34109 33125 22
Uckfield North6 37156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted14 2479 3647 39
Upper Willingdon12 25115 3173 35
Buxted12 26115 3098 30
South Downs11 30154 2788 33
Hailsham South12 27110 3294 31
Crowborough South East12 29131 28102 29
Uckfield East8 3278 3794 32
Withyham7 33108 3472 36
Heathfield South7 3694 3586 34
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield4 3963 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand2 4178 3856 38
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4026 4134 40

Hellingly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 202418
July 20249
June 202442
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 202417
October 202410
September 20243
August 202417
July 202413
June 202430
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hellingly in March 2025

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

1. Trefoil Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Bulrush Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Foxglove Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Akehurst Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. The Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Grove Hill (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blackbird Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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