Crime Rate in Stone Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Cross

The total recorded crimes in Stone Cross, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Cross crime rate of 21.05 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 Stone Cross, encompassing approximately 1,425 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Stone Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honeysuckle Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Burdock Place with total crimes: 4
  • Mimram Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stone Cross?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Stone Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 345 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stone Cross witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Stone Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 200 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stone Cross witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Stone Cross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stone Cross Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stone Cross has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 21.05 ranking 10th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Stone Cross crimes were 345. The crime rate of Stone Cross in 2024 was 242.05 (year) or 20.17 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stone Cross were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.32 (year) or 11.69 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone Cross)CrimesRank (Stone Cross)CrimesRank (Stone Cross)
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
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
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

Stone Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 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 (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202516
February 20255
December 202414
November 202417
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Stone Cross in May 2025

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

1. Honeysuckle Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Burdock Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mimram Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Pevensey Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Mallow Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bracken Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hedge Parsley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Mill View Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Rattle Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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