Crime Rate in Polegate North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polegate North

The total recorded crimes in Polegate North, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polegate North crime rate of 5.86 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Polegate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Polegate North has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Polegate Central17 20287 12105 27
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202524
December 20243
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202418
April 202430

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Polegate North in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Windsor Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Junction Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Sayerland Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Polegate By-Pass (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hailsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oakleaf Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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