Crime in Forest Row, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
445 crimes were recorded in Forest Row, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Forest Row, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Row, Wealden
- Types of crime in Forest Row, Wealden
- Forest Row, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Row, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Row, Wealden
- Population and deprivation in Forest Row, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Forest Row, Wealden
- About this data
445 crimes were recorded in Forest Row, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 185 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Forest Row, Wealden has the 933rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Forest Row, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 445 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.7 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 3,914 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Forest Row, Wealden was highest in the year to July 2026 (445 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (225). Over the whole period it rose 92%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 445 | 113.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 444 | 113.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 57.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 251 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 241 | 61.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 285 | 72.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 264 | 67.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 228 | 58.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 232 | 59.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest Row, Wealden 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+60%) and anti-social behaviour (+50%). The largest falls were in public order (-28%) and shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 185 | 47.3 | 5.70 | -17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 23.0 | 0.67 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 16.1 | 1.05 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 8.2 | 1.21 | +60% |
| Other theft | 29 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +107% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -28% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -20% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 0.76 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
Shoplifting in Forest Row, Wealden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Forest Row, Wealden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Forest Row, Wealden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Forest Row, Wealden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Forest Row, Wealden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Forest Row, Wealden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Forest Row, Wealden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Forest Row, Wealden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Forest Row, Wealden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Forest Row, Wealden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Forest Row, Wealden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Forest Row, Wealden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Forest Row, Wealden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Forest Row, Wealden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest Row, Wealden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Forest Row, Wealden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest Row, Wealden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Row, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danehill & Fletching | 200 | 37.5 | -67% |
| Withyham | 81 | 24.7 | -78% |
| Maresfield | 218 | 57.4 | -49% |
| Crowborough Central | 218 | 57.8 | -49% |
| Crowborough North | 271 | 43.2 | -62% |
| Crowborough South East | 123 | 32.6 | -71% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | -60% |
| Buxted | 98 | 24.2 | -79% |
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 Forest Row, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 212 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Waterworks Close | 17 |
| On or near Lewes Road | 16 |
| On or near Stonedene Close | 16 |
| On or near Hartfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Hillside | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Medway Drive | 10 |
| On or near Swans Ghyll | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest Row, Wealden 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 61.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 14.6% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Forest Row, Wealden has an estimated population of 3,914. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest Row, Wealden sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Forest Row, Wealden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Forest Row, Wealden a safe place to live?
Forest Row, Wealden recorded 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Forest Row, Wealden?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (90).
Is crime in Forest Row, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Row, Wealden was almost unchanged on the year before: 445 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Forest Row, Wealden?
Forest Row, Wealden 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 Forest Row, Wealden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.