What is the crime rate in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand, Wealden?

As of April 2026, the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand ward has an annual crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents with 8 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand ward?

The most common crime in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand is Violence & Sexual Offences with 4 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 50.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand, Wealden

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Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

21.3per 1k

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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

3,239

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4

Anti-social Behaviour2

Public Order1

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Preston Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Bushbury Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Cambridge Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Squires Lane Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Gatehouse Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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City Average

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Local Policing

Cross-In-Hand, Waldron and Five Ashes

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour and the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

We will increase our presence in the following areas - Heathfield High Street, Waldron Thorns, Sheepsetting Lane and recreational areas to tackle general ASB and dangerous/ASB use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

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