Crime in Crowborough South East: statistics, rates and trends
121 crimes were recorded in Crowborough South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowborough South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowborough South East
- Types of crime in Crowborough South East
- Crowborough South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crowborough South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowborough South East
- Demographics of Crowborough South East
- Questions about crime in Crowborough South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (48), anti-social behaviour (24) and public order (14) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Crowborough South East | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 121 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.1 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,770 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crowborough South East peaked in the year to August 2024 (128 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (89). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 121 | 32.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 120 | 31.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 128 | 34.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 110 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 92 | 24.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 99 | 26.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 126 | 33.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 104 | 27.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 89 | 23.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 57 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 12.7 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 6.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crowborough South East; the highest is Crowborough Central (61.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Withyham (26.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowborough South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | +44% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +92% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | +37% |
| Withyham | 87 | 26.6 | -17% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -16% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | +77% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | +23% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Crowborough South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walshes Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walshes Road | 17 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 15 |
| On or near Rother Close | 8 |
| On or near Croft Road | 7 |
| On or near Hadlow Down Road | 6 |
| On or near Mclellan Drive | 6 |
| On or near Sandridge | 6 |
| On or near Whitehill Road | 6 |
| On or near Alamein Close | 4 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 97 crimes in Crowborough South East with one. The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 37 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Crowborough South East has an estimated population of 3,770 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowborough South East average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowborough South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowborough South East a safe place to live?
Crowborough South East recorded 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowborough South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 48 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Crowborough South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowborough South East was almost unchanged on the year before: 121 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 120 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowborough South East?
About 3,770 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowborough South East?
Crowborough South East 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.