Crime Rate in Polegate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polegate Central

The total recorded crimes in Polegate Central, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polegate Central crime rate of 1.77 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Polegate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romney Road with total crimes: 1
  • Kensington Way with total crimes: 1
  • Clarence Court with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Wealden.

    • 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 areas in the Wealden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Polegate Central has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Polegate Central)CrimesRank (Polegate Central)CrimesRank (Polegate Central)
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
Polegate North37 7411 4301 6
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
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Romney Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Kensington Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clarence Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lynholm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairoak (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Buttercup Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dittons Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Lavender Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sandringham Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bartley Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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