Crime in Crowborough Central: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Crowborough Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowborough Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowborough Central
- Types of crime in Crowborough Central
- Crowborough Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crowborough Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowborough Central
- Demographics of Crowborough Central
- Questions about crime in Crowborough Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (73), anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (35) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crowborough Central | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 232 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,770 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crowborough Central peaked in the year to August 2024 (290 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (206). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 232 | 61.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 240 | 63.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 290 | 76.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 261 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 250 | 66.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 246 | 65.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 212 | 56.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 206 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 230 | 61.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 39, while shoplifting fell from 66 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 9.3 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Public order | 22 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Crowborough Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowborough Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -48% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | -29% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | -25% |
| Withyham | 87 | 26.6 | -57% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | -8% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -56% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | -36% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Crowborough Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Belvedere Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Coppice End | 6 |
| On or near Hilders Farm Close | 6 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 6 |
Of the 193 crimes in Crowborough Central with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Crowborough Central has an estimated population of 3,770 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowborough Central average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowborough Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowborough Central a safe place to live?
Crowborough Central recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowborough Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Crowborough Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowborough Central was down 3% on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowborough Central?
About 3,770 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowborough Central?
Crowborough Central 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.