Crime in Crowborough South West: statistics, rates and trends

165 crimes were recorded in Crowborough South West in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crowborough South West has the 3,219th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Crowborough South West was highest in the year to July 2024 (211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (62). Over the whole period it rose 49%, 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 West 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+70%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Crowborough South West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crowborough South West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Crowborough South West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crowborough South West recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Crowborough South West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crowborough South West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Crowborough South West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crowborough South West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Crowborough South West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crowborough South West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Crowborough South West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crowborough South West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Crowborough South West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crowborough South West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Crowborough South West

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crowborough South West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Crowborough South West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crowborough South West 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 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Crowborough South West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crowborough South West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crowborough South West 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 West has an estimated population of 3,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crowborough South West sits in decile 7.3, 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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