Crime Rate in Polegate North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polegate North

The total recorded crimes in Polegate North, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polegate North crime rate of 6.20 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 North, encompassing approximately 5,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Polegate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Polegate North?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Polegate North reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 411 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Polegate North witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Polegate North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 301 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Polegate North witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Polegate North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Polegate North has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 7th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Polegate North crimes were 411. The crime rate of Polegate North in 2024 was 68.82 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Polegate North were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.40 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Polegate North)CrimesRank (Polegate North)CrimesRank (Polegate North)
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
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
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

Polegate North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202524
December 20243
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Polegate North in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Other crime1
2. Junction Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gilda Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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