Crime in Crowborough South West: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Crowborough South West in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowborough South West at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowborough South West
- Types of crime in Crowborough South West
- Crowborough South West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crowborough South West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowborough South West
- Demographics of Crowborough South West
- Questions about crime in Crowborough South West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (41) and public order (15) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,192nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Crowborough South West | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,616 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crowborough South West peaked in the year to August 2024 (208 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (68). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 67%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 46.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 147 | 40.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 208 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 177 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 109 | 30.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 115 | 31.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 109 | 30.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 68 | 18.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 100 | 27.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (45% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 41 and violence and sexual offences rose from 58 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 18.8 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +58% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crowborough South West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -31% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +33% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | -5% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -42% |
| Withyham | 87 | 26.6 | -42% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | +23% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | -14% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Crowborough South West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Aldervale Cottages” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Aldervale Cottages | 29 |
| On or near Alderbrook Close | 17 |
| On or near Beacon Road | 15 |
| On or near Stone Cross Road | 13 |
| On or near Pochard Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Cranborne Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Grebe Court | 10 |
| On or near Harlequin Place | 5 |
| On or near Pintail Place | 5 |
| On or near Alderbrook Way | 4 |
Of the 126 crimes in Crowborough South West with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Crowborough South West has an estimated population of 3,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowborough South West average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowborough South West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowborough South West a safe place to live?
Crowborough South West recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,192nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowborough South West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Crowborough South West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowborough South West was up 14% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowborough South West?
About 3,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowborough South West?
Crowborough South West 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.