Crime Rate in Uckfield New Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uckfield New Town

The total recorded crimes in Uckfield New Town, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uckfield New Town crime rate of 3.56 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 Uckfield New Town, encompassing approximately 14,626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Uckfield New Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Civic Approach with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Uckfield New Town?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Uckfield New Town reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 496 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Uckfield New Town witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Uckfield New Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 527 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Uckfield New Town witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Uckfield New Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Uckfield New Town has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 1th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Uckfield New Town crimes were 496. The crime rate of Uckfield New Town in 2024 was 33.91 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Uckfield New Town were around 527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.03 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)CrimesRank (Wealden)
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
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

Uckfield New Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

December 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 20244
September 20249
August 202420
July 20245
June 202426
May 202415
April 202416

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
April 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Uckfield New Town in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Uckfield New Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Civic Approach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Library Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
6. Hempstead Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mill Drove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Framfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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