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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels crime rate of 26.13 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge End with total crimes: 5
  • A269 with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 July 2025 the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 26.13 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)CrimesRank (Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central58 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East43 4377 6350 3
Hellingly44 3455 3226 12
Crowborough North20 22272 13327 4
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
Horam & Punnetts Town29 8375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst23 15382 5266 8
Forest Row35 6317 10208 14
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron30 7376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 13272 14258 9
Stone Cross28 10345 9200 15
Hailsham West25 11271 15252 10
Heathfield North24 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central20 21287 12105 27
Hartfield24 12204 19139 20
Crowborough South West22 18209 17163 16
Arlington22 16206 18123 23
Danehill & Fletching12 30177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook22 17171 24147 18
Maresfield13 24165 25139 19
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill12 26200 20130 21
Hailsham North West20 20193 21116 25
Pevensey Bay12 27109 33125 22
Mayfield & Five Ashes9 33173 23109 26
Uckfield North15 23156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted13 2579 3647 39
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
Crowborough South East5 37131 28102 29
Buxted12 28115 3098 30
Hailsham South12 29110 3294 31
Upper Willingdon11 31115 3173 35
Uckfield East5 3678 3794 32
Heathfield South7 3494 3586 34
Withyham3 40108 3472 36
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield6 3563 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
August 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 202514
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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

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

High Crime Locations Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in July 2025

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

1. Bridge End (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. A269 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ketcham Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Hobney Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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