Crime Rate in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

The total recorded crimes in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels crime rate of 28.93 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 Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels, encompassing approximately 1,071 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romans Way with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge End with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 291 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 212 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 28.93 ranking 8th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels crimes were 291. The crime rate of Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in 2024 was 271.53 (year) or 22.63 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels were around 212 crimes with yearly crime rate of 197.82 (year) or 16.48 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)
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
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

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 202514
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 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
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels postcode area is presented below.

1. Romans Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bridge End (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Springfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dacre Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hankham Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Pelham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pevensey And Westham (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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