What is the crime rate in Hailsham Central, Wealden?

As of April 2026, the Hailsham Central ward has an annual crime rate of 91.0 per 1,000 residents with 46 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 Hailsham Central ward?

The most common crime in Hailsham Central is Anti-social Behaviour with 19 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 41.3% 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 Hailsham Central ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Hailsham Central, Wealden

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hailsham Central, localized within Wealden.

Total Crimes

trending_down -42.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

91.0per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,539

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour19

Violence & Sexual Offences8

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Shoplifting4

Other Theft3

Vehicle Crime3

Drug Offences2

Weapons Possession1

Other Crime1

Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Old Hop Gardens Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1	6
On or near Timbers Court Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4	4
On or near Hawkswood Road Map	Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near Ashford Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near North Street Map	Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near High Street Map	Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near A295 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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Local Rank

#40safest in Wealden

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

45.83per 1k

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Local Policing

Hailsham Central and North

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Local Priorities

Graffiti and vandalism

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

We are working with both the public and local partners, such as Wealden District Council and local youth clubs, to identify those involved.

Youth anti-social behaviour

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

We are working with both the public and local partners, such as Wealden District Council and local youth clubs, to identify those involved. Patrols in hotspot areas, such as Western Road rec will be increased.

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