Crime Rate in Polegate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polegate Central

The total recorded crimes in Polegate Central, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polegate Central crime rate of 2.50 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 Polegate Central, encompassing approximately 6,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Polegate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmoral Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Hythe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Medway Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Polegate Central?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Polegate Central reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 287 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Polegate Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Polegate Central had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 105 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Polegate Central recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Polegate Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Polegate Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Polegate Central has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 20th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Polegate Central crimes were 287. The crime rate of Polegate Central in 2024 was 42.25 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Polegate Central were around 105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.46 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)
Uckfield New Town52 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central45 2519 1519 2
Hailsham East28 9377 6350 3
Hellingly34 6455 3226 12
Forest Row39 3317 10208 14
Crowborough North20 16272 13327 4
Polegate North35 5411 4301 6
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels35 4291 11212 13
Horam & Punnetts Town33 7375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst29 8382 5266 8
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron26 10376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 12272 14258 9
Stone Cross26 11345 9200 15
Hailsham West15 23271 15252 10
Heathfield North21 14247 16232 11
Mayfield & Five Ashes22 13173 23109 26
Hailsham North West21 15193 21116 25
Crowborough South West19 18209 17163 16
Danehill & Fletching15 22177 22155 17
Lower Willingdon20 17119 29102 28
Crowborough Jarvis Brook7 35171 24147 18
Arlington12 28206 18123 23
Maresfield10 31165 25139 19
Hartfield19 19204 19139 20
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill16 21200 20130 21
Pevensey Bay7 34109 33125 22
Uckfield North6 37156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted14 2479 3647 39
Upper Willingdon12 25115 3173 35
Buxted12 26115 3098 30
South Downs11 30154 2788 33
Hailsham South12 27110 3294 31
Crowborough South East12 29131 28102 29
Uckfield East8 3278 3794 32
Withyham7 33108 3472 36
Heathfield South7 3694 3586 34
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield4 3963 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand2 4178 3856 38
Crowborough St Johns5 3834 4025 41
Hailsham North3 4026 4134 40

Polegate Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 202411
August 202419
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Polegate Central in March 2025

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

1. Balmoral Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Hythe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Medway Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Northern Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dover Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jubilee Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Gatcombe Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aberdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Russet Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. B2247 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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