Crime in Crowborough South East: statistics, rates and trends

123 crimes were recorded in Crowborough South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 49 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crowborough South East has the 3,694th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Crowborough South East was highest in the year to July 2020 (133 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (87). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 Crowborough South East 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Crowborough South East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crowborough South East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Crowborough South East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crowborough South East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Crowborough South East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crowborough South East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Crowborough South East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crowborough South East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Crowborough South East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crowborough South East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Crowborough South East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crowborough South East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Crowborough South East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crowborough South East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Crowborough South East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crowborough South East 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 40% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Crowborough South East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crowborough South East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Crowborough South East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crowborough South East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crowborough South East 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.

Crowborough South East has an estimated population of 3,770. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crowborough South East sits in decile 9.4, 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 Crowborough South East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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