Crime Rate in Uckfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uckfield North

The total recorded crimes in Uckfield North, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uckfield North crime rate of 2.28 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 North, encompassing approximately 2,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Uckfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nevill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Queens Approach with total crimes: 1
  • Uplands Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Uckfield North?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Uckfield North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 156 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Uckfield North recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Uckfield North had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 118 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Uckfield North recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Uckfield North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Uckfield North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Uckfield North has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 37th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Uckfield North crimes were 156. The crime rate of Uckfield North in 2024 was 59.34 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Uckfield North were around 118 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.88 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 24 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
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 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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Uckfield North in March 2025

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

1. Nevill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Queens Approach (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Uplands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Campbell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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