Crime Rate in Stone Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Cross

The total recorded crimes in Stone Cross, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Cross crime rate of 19.64 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stone Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hedge Parsley Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Herb Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bracken Grove with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Stone Cross has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 19.64 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone Cross)CrimesRank (Stone Cross)CrimesRank (Stone Cross)
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
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
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
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

Stone Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 202519
March 202516
February 20255
December 202414
November 202417
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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

A total of 5 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stone Cross in July 2025

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

1. Hedge Parsley Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Willow Herb Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bracken Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Cottage Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. St John'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Gallows Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Primrose Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Wood Sage Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burdock Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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