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 March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels crime rate of 32.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Manchester Road with total crimes: 4
  • Eastbourne Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 32.66 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)
Uckfield New Town52 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central45 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East28 9377 6350 3
Hellingly34 6455 3226 12
Forest Row39 3317 10208 14
Crowborough North20 16272 13327 4
Polegate North35 5411 4301 6
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

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Manchester Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Hankham Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Mortain Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pevensey And Westham (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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