What is the crime rate in Hailsham West, Wealden?

As of April 2026, the Hailsham West ward has an annual crime rate of 64.06 per 1,000 residents with 18 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 West ward?

The most common crime in Hailsham West is Violence & Sexual Offences with 7 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 38.9% 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 West ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Hailsham West, Wealden

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hailsham West, localized within Wealden.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

64.06per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,226

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7

Anti-social Behaviour4

Shoplifting3

Public Order2

Weapons Possession1

Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Maple Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Wentworth Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near B2104 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Downsview Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Bramble Drive Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near South Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Sunningdale Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Derwent Close Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Cameron Close Map	Public order: 1	1

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#36safest in Wealden

City Average

45.83per 1k

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Hailsham Central and North

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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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