Crime in Buxted, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends

98 crimes were recorded in Buxted, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 43 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Buxted, Wealden has the 3,875th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Buxted, Wealden was highest in the year to July 2021 (143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (98). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buxted, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Buxted, Wealden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buxted, Wealden recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Buxted, Wealden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buxted, Wealden recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Buxted, Wealden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buxted, Wealden recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 333% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Buxted, Wealden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buxted, Wealden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Buxted, Wealden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buxted, Wealden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Buxted, Wealden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buxted, Wealden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Buxted, Wealden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buxted, Wealden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Buxted, Wealden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buxted, Wealden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Buxted, Wealden

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Buxted, Wealden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Buxted, Wealden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buxted, Wealden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Buxted, Wealden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buxted, Wealden.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Buxted, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buxted, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Buxted, Wealden has an estimated population of 4,048. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buxted, Wealden sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Buxted, Wealden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.