Crime Rate in South Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Downs

The total recorded crimes in South Downs, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Downs crime rate of 86.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Station Road 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 July 2025 the South Downs has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 86.81 ranking 32th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Downs)CrimesRank (South Downs)CrimesRank (South Downs)
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
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
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
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

South Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Possession of weapons (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
February 20253
November 20242
October 20245
August 20248

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
August 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations South Downs in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cow Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Vilage (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Saffron Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. River Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Star Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Folkington Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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