Crime in Frant & Wadhurst: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Frant & Wadhurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Frant & Wadhurst
- Questions about crime in Frant & Wadhurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (75), criminal damage and arson (28) and other theft (28) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Frant & Wadhurst | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 309 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,530 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frant & Wadhurst peaked in the year to August 2020 (350 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (247). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 309 | 41.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 287 | 38.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 336 | 44.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 282 | 37.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 247 | 32.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 278 | 36.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 350 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 283 | 37.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 286 | 38.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 75, while violence and sexual offences fell from 119 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 13.3 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 10.0 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frant & Wadhurst; the highest is Crowborough Central (61.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield South (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frant & Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | -4% |
| Withyham | 87 | 26.6 | -35% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | +7% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +50% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -22% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | +13% |
| Heathfield North | 294 | 58.2 | +42% |
| Heathfield South | 79 | 24.3 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Frant & Wadhurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Snape View” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snape View | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Queens Cottages | 14 |
| On or near Warren Ridge | 13 |
| On or near Broomfield | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Western Road | 10 |
| On or near Jonas Lane | 8 |
| On or near Bankside | 6 |
| On or near Bassett'S Forge | 6 |
Of the 234 crimes in Frant & Wadhurst with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 48.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 3.8% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Frant & Wadhurst has an estimated population of 7,530 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frant & Wadhurst average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frant & Wadhurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frant & Wadhurst a safe place to live?
Frant & Wadhurst recorded 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Frant & Wadhurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Frant & Wadhurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frant & Wadhurst was up 8% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frant & Wadhurst?
About 7,530 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frant & Wadhurst?
Frant & Wadhurst 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.