Crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron: statistics, rates and trends
133 crimes were recorded in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- Types of crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- Demographics of Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- Questions about crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (57), anti-social behaviour (19) and other theft (14) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 133 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,211 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron peaked in the year to August 2018 (187 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (106). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 133 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 154 | 48.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 134 | 41.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 155 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 106 | 33.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 137 | 42.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 163 | 50.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 138 | 43.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 58.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 17.8 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron; the highest is Hailsham Central (119.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield South (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | +47% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +112% |
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | +103% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +189% |
| Uckfield New Town | 585 | 76.0 | +84% |
| Heathfield North | 294 | 58.2 | +41% |
| Heathfield South | 79 | 24.3 | -41% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 369 | 41.6 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Golden Cross | 9 |
| On or near Park Lane | 8 |
| On or near Laughton Road | 7 |
| On or near Old Heath Close | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Lewes Road | 5 |
| On or near Sand Hill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Shortgate Lane | 5 |
| On or near South Street | 5 |
Of the 114 crimes in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron has an estimated population of 3,211 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron a safe place to live?
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron was down 14% on the year before: 133 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 154 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron?
About 3,211 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron?
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron 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.