Crime Rate in South Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Downs

The total recorded crimes in South Downs, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Downs crime rate of 95.49 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Gore Farm Close with total crimes: 1
  • Mary Ann Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the South Downs has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 95.49 ranking 30th 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.

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
Polegate North35 5411 4301 6
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
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

South Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
April 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Gore Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
3. Mary Ann Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lullington Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Saffron Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. North Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Star Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Lewes Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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