Crime Rate in Stone Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Cross

The total recorded crimes in Stone Cross, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Cross crime rate of 18.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stone Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Herb Way with total crimes: 5
  • Pevensey Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mill View Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stone Cross has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 18.24 ranking 11th 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.

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
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
South Downs11 30154 2788 33
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

Stone Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
December 202414
November 202417
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Stone Cross in March 2025

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

1. Willow Herb Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pevensey Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Mill View Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hedge Parsley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Burdock Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dittons Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yarrow Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Adur Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Austen Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Kendal Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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