Crime Rate in Upper Willingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Willingdon

The total recorded crimes in Upper Willingdon, Wealden, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Willingdon crime rate of 4.15 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 Upper Willingdon, encompassing approximately 2,893 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Upper Willingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastbourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oldfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blue Bird Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Upper Willingdon?

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

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Upper Willingdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wealden average, with 115 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Willingdon recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 40 other cities.

    • In 2023, Upper Willingdon had fewer crimes than the Wealden average, with 73 crimes compared to 173. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Willingdon recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 40 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Willingdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Upper Willingdon has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 25th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Willingdon crimes were 115. The crime rate of Upper Willingdon in 2024 was 39.74 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Willingdon were around 73 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.23 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking 35 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 North6 37156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted14 2479 3647 39
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

Upper Willingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20243

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Willingdon in March 2025

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

1. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Oldfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Blue Bird Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Tott Yew Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Anderida Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St Martins Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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