Crime in Danehill & Fletching: statistics, rates and trends

200 crimes were recorded in Danehill & Fletching in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.

200 crimes were recorded in Danehill & Fletching in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 77 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Danehill & Fletching has the 3,529th highest crime rate.

MeasureDanehill & FletchingWealdenEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20262009,0335,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents37.554.196.4
Change on previous 12 months+25%+10%-1%
Population5,332166,90858,797,018

Recorded crime in Danehill & Fletching was highest in the year to July 2021 (254 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (160). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202620037.596.4
Year to July 202516030.097.1
Year to July 202416631.197.7
Year to July 202320438.35.2
Year to July 202220738.8101.3
Year to July 202125447.6102.1
Year to July 202025147.1101.9
Year to July 201918133.9101.5
Year to July 201823744.4100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202624
June 202615
May 202613
April 202612
March 202613
February 202626
January 202612
December 202519
November 202527
October 20258
September 202515
August 202516

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Danehill & Fletching 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+54%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences7714.40.42+22%
Anti-social behaviour407.50.49+54%
Other theft254.70.73+67%
Burglary163.00.85-24%
Criminal damage and arson152.80.41+15%
Public order152.80.42+25%
Vehicle crime61.10.23+50%
Drugs20.40.11+0%
Other crime20.40.18+100%
Bicycle theft10.20.23+0%
Possession of weapons10.20.19+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Danehill & Fletching

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Danehill & Fletching recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Danehill & Fletching

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Danehill & Fletching recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Danehill & Fletching

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Danehill & Fletching recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Danehill & Fletching

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Danehill & Fletching recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Danehill & Fletching

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Danehill & Fletching recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Danehill & Fletching

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Danehill & Fletching recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Danehill & Fletching

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Danehill & Fletching recorded 6 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Danehill & Fletching

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Danehill & Fletching recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Danehill & Fletching

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Danehill & Fletching recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Danehill & Fletching

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Danehill & Fletching recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Danehill & Fletching

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Danehill & Fletching recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Danehill & Fletching
Maresfield21857.4+53%
Uckfield North14345.8+22%
Uckfield New Town61279.5+112%
Buxted9824.2-35%
Forest Row445113.7+203%
Crowborough South West16545.6+22%
Crowborough South East12332.6-13%
Crowborough Central21857.8+54%

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 Danehill & Fletching over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Park/Open Space17
On or near Tile Barn Close17
On or near Parking Area13
On or near Down Street10
On or near Ketche'S Lane10
On or near Hill Mead7
On or near Horsted Pond Lane7
On or near Sports/Recreation Area7
On or near Courtlands6
On or near Lavender Fields6

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Danehill & Fletching 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified8241.0%
Unable to prosecute suspect5527.5%
Not recorded4020.0%
Under investigation63.0%
Status update unavailable63.0%
Local resolution52.5%
Awaiting court outcome42.0%
Offender given a caution21.0%

Danehill & Fletching has an estimated population of 5,332. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Danehill & Fletching sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureDanehill & Fletching
Aged 0 to 1514.7%
Aged 16 to 6455.7%
Aged 65 and over29.6%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage82.5%
Social rented homes5.7%
Private rented homes11.8%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.0

Is Danehill & Fletching a safe place to live?

Danehill & Fletching recorded 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.

What is the most common crime in Danehill & Fletching?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).

Is crime in Danehill & Fletching going up or down?

Recorded crime in Danehill & Fletching was up 25% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 160 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Danehill & Fletching?

Danehill & Fletching is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.

How are these crime rates calculated?

Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.

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 Danehill & Fletching. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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