Crime in Crowborough Central: statistics, rates and trends
218 crimes were recorded in Crowborough Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crowborough Central
- Questions about crime in Crowborough Central
- About this data
218 crimes were recorded in Crowborough Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 68 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crowborough Central has the 2,691st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crowborough Central | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 218 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 3,770 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crowborough Central was highest in the year to July 2024 (299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (210). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 218 | 57.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 246 | 65.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 244 | 64.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 258 | 68.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 235 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 226 | 59.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 210 | 55.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 220 | 58.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crowborough Central 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 18.0 | 0.53 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 9.5 | 1.15 | -49% |
| Public order | 20 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 0.52 | +133% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -62% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +150% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crowborough Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crowborough Central recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crowborough Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crowborough Central recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crowborough Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crowborough Central recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crowborough Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crowborough Central recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crowborough Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crowborough Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crowborough Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crowborough Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crowborough Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crowborough Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crowborough Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crowborough Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crowborough Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crowborough Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crowborough Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crowborough Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crowborough Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crowborough Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crowborough Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crowborough Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crowborough Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crowborough Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crowborough Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crowborough Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowborough Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough South East | 123 | 32.6 | -44% |
| Crowborough North | 271 | 43.2 | -25% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | -21% |
| Withyham | 81 | 24.7 | -57% |
| Maresfield | 218 | 57.4 | -1% |
| Buxted | 98 | 24.2 | -58% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 164 | 38.8 | -33% |
| Uckfield North | 143 | 45.8 | -21% |
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 Crowborough Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Belvedere Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Hilders Farm Close | 6 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 6 |
| On or near Coppice End | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crowborough Central 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 38.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Crowborough Central has an estimated population of 3,770. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crowborough Central sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crowborough Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Crowborough Central a safe place to live?
Crowborough Central recorded 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crowborough Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Crowborough Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowborough Central was down 11% on the year before: 218 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crowborough Central?
Crowborough Central is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Crowborough Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.