Crime Rate in South Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Downs

The total recorded crimes in South Downs, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Downs crime rate of 69.44 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 South Downs, encompassing approximately 115 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilberts Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is South Downs?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, South Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 154 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Downs recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, South Downs had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 88 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Downs recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, South Downs has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Downs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Downs has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 69.44 ranking 34th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total South Downs crimes were 154. The crime rate of South Downs in 2024 was 1336.81 (year) or 111.40 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Downs were around 88 crimes with yearly crime rate of 763.89 (year) or 63.66 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Downs)CrimesRank (South Downs)CrimesRank (South Downs)
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
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
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

South Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20253
November 20242
October 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Downs in May 2025

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

1. Gilberts Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Lane (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
5. The Village (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Kings Ride (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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