Crime Rate in Lower Willingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Willingdon

The total recorded crimes in Lower Willingdon, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Willingdon crime rate of 7.61 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 Lower Willingdon, encompassing approximately 3,284 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lower Willingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wannock Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Eastbourne Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lower Willingdon?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Lower Willingdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 119 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lower Willingdon recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Lower Willingdon had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 102 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Willingdon recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Lower Willingdon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lower Willingdon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lower Willingdon has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 7.61 ranking 15th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Willingdon crimes were 119. The crime rate of Lower Willingdon in 2024 was 36.23 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Willingdon were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.05 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)
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
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
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

Lower Willingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 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 (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20252
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Lower Willingdon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lower Willingdon postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Wannock Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Eastbourne Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Wannock Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Paragon (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Haven Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Went Hill Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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