Crime in Buxted, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
109 crimes were recorded in Buxted, Wealden in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buxted, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Buxted, Wealden
- Types of crime in Buxted, Wealden
- Buxted, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buxted, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buxted, Wealden
- Demographics of Buxted, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Buxted, Wealden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (49), anti-social behaviour (16), other theft (13) and public order (13) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,837th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Buxted, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 109 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.9 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,048 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Buxted, Wealden peaked in the year to August 2018 (151 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (95). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 109 | 26.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 106 | 26.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 108 | 26.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 95 | 23.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 111 | 27.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 130 | 32.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 131 | 32.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 108 | 26.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 151 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 40 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 12.1 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Buxted, Wealden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buxted, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | +79% |
| Uckfield New Town | 585 | 76.0 | +182% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | +111% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | +72% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | +19% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +129% |
| Danehill & Fletching | 212 | 39.8 | +48% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Buxted, Wealden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gordon Road” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gordon Road | 11 |
| On or near Mead Lane | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Queenstock Lane | 8 |
| On or near Uckfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Nan Tucks Lane | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 5 |
| On or near Rocks Lane | 4 |
| On or near Britts Farm Road | 3 |
| On or near Broad Oak | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 93 crimes in Buxted, Wealden with one. The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 47.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Buxted, Wealden has an estimated population of 4,048 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buxted, Wealden average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buxted, Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Buxted, Wealden a safe place to live?
Buxted, Wealden recorded 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,837th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Buxted, Wealden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 49 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Buxted, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buxted, Wealden was up 3% on the year before: 109 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 106 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buxted, Wealden?
About 4,048 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buxted, Wealden?
Buxted, Wealden is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.