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 May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uckfield New Town crime rate of 3.90 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Uckfield New Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallow Court with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Wealden.

    • 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 areas in the Wealden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Uckfield New Town has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uckfield New Town)CrimesRank (Uckfield New Town)CrimesRank (Uckfield New Town)
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
Stone Cross30 10345 9200 15
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

Uckfield New Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 20244
September 20249
August 202420
July 20245
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202514
February 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20255
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Uckfield New Town in May 2025

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

1. Swallow Court (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. B2102 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Framfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. College Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Hunters Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hempstead Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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