Crime Rate in Polegate North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polegate North

The total recorded crimes in Polegate North, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polegate North crime rate of 6.03 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Polegate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Junction Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Polegate North has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Polegate North)CrimesRank (Polegate North)CrimesRank (Polegate North)
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
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
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
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

Polegate North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202523
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202524
December 20243
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20254
April 202512
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Polegate North in July 2025

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

1. Junction Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Snowdrop Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Polegate By-Pass (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Windsor Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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