Crime in Frant & Wadhurst: statistics, rates and trends
313 crimes were recorded in Frant & Wadhurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Frant & Wadhurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Frant & Wadhurst
- Types of crime in Frant & Wadhurst
- Frant & Wadhurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frant & Wadhurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frant & Wadhurst
- Population and deprivation in Frant & Wadhurst
- Questions about crime in Frant & Wadhurst
- About this data
313 crimes were recorded in Frant & Wadhurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frant & Wadhurst has the 3,384th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frant & Wadhurst | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 313 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.6 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 7,530 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frant & Wadhurst was highest in the year to July 2020 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (239). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 313 | 41.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 292 | 38.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 344 | 45.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 36.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 239 | 31.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 283 | 37.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 46.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 281 | 37.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 285 | 37.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frant & Wadhurst 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 (+84%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 12.6 | 0.37 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +84% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.9 | 0.60 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.1 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +80% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +100% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Frant & Wadhurst
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frant & Wadhurst
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frant & Wadhurst
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frant & Wadhurst
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frant & Wadhurst
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frant & Wadhurst
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frant & Wadhurst
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frant & Wadhurst
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frant & Wadhurst
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frant & Wadhurst
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frant & Wadhurst
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 2 reports 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frant & Wadhurst
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frant & Wadhurst recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frant & Wadhurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frant & Wadhurst.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frant & Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 164 | 38.8 | -7% |
| Withyham | 81 | 24.7 | -40% |
| Crowborough North | 271 | 43.2 | +4% |
| Crowborough Central | 218 | 57.8 | +39% |
| Crowborough South East | 123 | 32.6 | -22% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | +10% |
| Heathfield North | 290 | 57.4 | +38% |
| Heathfield South | 75 | 23.1 | -44% |
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 Frant & Wadhurst over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snape View | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Queens Cottages | 14 |
| On or near Warren Ridge | 12 |
| On or near Broomfield | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Western Road | 10 |
| On or near Jonas Lane | 9 |
| On or near Bankside | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frant & Wadhurst 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 | 116 | 37.1% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 25.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 6.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
Frant & Wadhurst has an estimated population of 7,530. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frant & Wadhurst sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frant & Wadhurst |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Frant & Wadhurst a safe place to live?
Frant & Wadhurst recorded 41.6 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 Frant & Wadhurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Frant & Wadhurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frant & Wadhurst was up 7% on the year before: 313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frant & Wadhurst?
Frant & Wadhurst 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 Frant & Wadhurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.