What is the crime rate in Maresfield, Wealden?

As of April 2026, the Maresfield ward has an annual crime rate of 43.17 per 1,000 residents with 16 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 Maresfield ward?

The most common crime in Maresfield is Anti-social Behaviour with 8 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 Maresfield ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Maresfield, Wealden

Comprehensive safety analysis for Maresfield, localized within Wealden.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

43.17per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,657

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour8

Violence & Sexual Offences3

Other Crime1

Other Theft1

Shoplifting1

Public Order1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Linum Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 1	7
On or near Cobdown Lane Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Underhill Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Queens Drive Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Michael Way Map	Shoplifting: 1	1
On or near Straight Half Mile Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Burrells Lane Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Kidd'S Hill Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near London Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Brackenhill Map	Drugs: 1	1

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#29safest in Wealden

City Average

45.83per 1k

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Business Crime

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Supporting local businesses through Uckfield in targeting repeat offenders, and working to reduce business crime through collaborative work such as via DISC.

Anti-social behaviour

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Targeted patrols around Luxford Fields, Civic Centre, Mcdonalds and the Bell Brook Industrial Estate will continue, to prevent and deter ASB from youths and drivers.

A dispersal order is in place for the Uckfield Carnival weekend.

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