What is the crime rate in hailsham south, wealden?

As of March 2026, the hailsham south ward has an annual crime rate of 39.66 per 1,000 residents with 19 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 south ward?

The most common crime in hailsham south is Violence & Sexual Offences with 5 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 26.3% 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 south ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in hailsham south, wealden

Comprehensive safety analysis for hailsham south, localized within wealden.

Total Crimes

trending_up +58.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.66per 1k

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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

3,328

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences5

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Anti-social Behaviour3

Bicycle Theft2

Other Crime2

Public Order1

Burglary1

Vehicle Crime1

Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Robin Post Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Bicycle theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Gilbert Way Map	Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Gordon Road Map	Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near The Drive Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Sandbanks Way Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Sandbanks Gardens Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Factory Lane Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Woodacres Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Coldthorn Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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City Average

45.99per 1k

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Hailsham East

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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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