Crime Rate in Horam & Punnetts Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horam & Punnetts Town

The total recorded crimes in Horam & Punnetts Town, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horam & Punnetts Town crime rate of 27.02 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 Horam & Punnetts Town, encompassing approximately 1,110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Horam & Punnetts Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Chiddingly Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Horam & Punnetts Town?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Horam & Punnetts Town reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 375 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horam & Punnetts Town witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Horam & Punnetts Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 327 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horam & Punnetts Town witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horam & Punnetts Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horam & Punnetts Town has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 27.02 ranking 9th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Horam & Punnetts Town crimes were 375. The crime rate of Horam & Punnetts Town in 2024 was 337.75 (year) or 28.15 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horam & Punnetts Town were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 294.51 (year) or 24.54 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)
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
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
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

Horam & Punnetts Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 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 (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 202419

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 Horam & Punnetts Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horam & Punnetts Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Chiddingly Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Downline Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Beauford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Uplands Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trolliloes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chiddingly Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Autumn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chamomile Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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