Crime Rate in Upper Willingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Willingdon

The total recorded crimes in Upper Willingdon, Wealden, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Willingdon crime rate of 7.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Upper Willingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blue Bird Way with total crimes: 7
  • Anderida Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Martins Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Wealden.

    • 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 areas in the Wealden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Upper Willingdon has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Willingdon)CrimesRank (Upper Willingdon)CrimesRank (Upper Willingdon)
Uckfield New Town57 1496 2527 1
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
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

Upper Willingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
June 202412
May 20244

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
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Blue Bird Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Anderida Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. St Martins Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Winchester Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Cloisters (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Regnum Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Wheelwright Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Davids Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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