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 July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horam & Punnetts Town crime rate of 26.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Horam & Punnetts Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Ballsocks Lane with total crimes: 2
  • 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 July 2025 the Horam & Punnetts Town has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 26.12 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)CrimesRank (Horam & Punnetts Town)
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
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
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels28 9291 11212 13
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

Horam & Punnetts Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202513
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Horam & Punnetts Town in July 2025

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

1. Hillside Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Ballsocks Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bramley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Pippin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trumpet Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Studdens Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Butler'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chiddingly Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Marle Green (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.