Crime Rate in Lower Willingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Willingdon

The total recorded crimes in Lower Willingdon, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Willingdon crime rate of 6.70 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lower Willingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • The Dene with total crimes: 4
  • Willingdon Court 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 July 2025 the Lower Willingdon has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)CrimesRank (Lower Willingdon)
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
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
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

Lower Willingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20257
March 20252
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
August 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 Lower Willingdon in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. The Dene (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Willingdon Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Wannock Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Scanlon Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Gorringe Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Swinburne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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