Crime in Danehill & Fletching: statistics, rates and trends
212 crimes were recorded in Danehill & Fletching in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Danehill & Fletching at a glance
- Crime trends in Danehill & Fletching
- Types of crime in Danehill & Fletching
- Danehill & Fletching compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Danehill & Fletching
- What happened after crimes were reported in Danehill & Fletching
- Demographics of Danehill & Fletching
- Questions about crime in Danehill & Fletching
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (81), anti-social behaviour (40) and other theft (26) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Danehill & Fletching | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 212 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,332 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Danehill & Fletching peaked in the year to August 2021 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (160). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 212 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 163 | 30.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 160 | 30.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 207 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 199 | 37.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 259 | 48.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 228 | 42.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 204 | 38.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 231 | 43.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 40 and violence and sexual offences rose from 63 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Danehill & Fletching; the highest is Forest Row, Wealden (110.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Buxted, Wealden (26.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Danehill & Fletching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | +43% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | +22% |
| Uckfield New Town | 585 | 76.0 | +91% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -32% |
| Forest Row | 433 | 110.6 | +178% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | +16% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -19% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Danehill & Fletching over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Tile Barn Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Down Street | 11 |
| On or near Ketche'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Hill Mead | 7 |
| On or near Horsted Pond Lane | 7 |
| On or near Brookhouse Bottom | 6 |
Of the 172 crimes in Danehill & Fletching with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 58 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Danehill & Fletching has an estimated population of 5,332 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Danehill & Fletching average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Danehill & Fletching | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Danehill & Fletching a safe place to live?
Danehill & Fletching recorded 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Danehill & Fletching?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Danehill & Fletching going up or down?
Recorded crime in Danehill & Fletching was up 30% on the year before: 212 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Danehill & Fletching?
About 5,332 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Danehill & Fletching?
Danehill & Fletching 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.