Crime in Hailsham Central: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Hailsham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hailsham Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Hailsham Central
- Types of crime in Hailsham Central
- Hailsham Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hailsham Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hailsham Central
- Population and deprivation in Hailsham Central
- Questions about crime in Hailsham Central
- About this data
657 crimes were recorded in Hailsham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 232 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hailsham Central has the 796th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hailsham Central | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 657 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.3 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 5,372 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (793 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (493). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 657 | 122.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 493 | 91.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 523 | 97.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 134.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 793 | 147.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 568 | 105.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 725 | 135.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 672 | 125.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 562 | 104.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hailsham Central 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+113%) and public order (+68%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 43.2 | 2.82 | +113% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 27.0 | 0.79 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 11.9 | 1.44 | -26% |
| Public order | 62 | 11.5 | 1.74 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 10.2 | 1.51 | +67% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +21% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.5 | 1.08 | +533% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.7 | 1.73 | +200% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.7 | 1.24 | +200% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
Anti-social behaviour in Hailsham Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hailsham Central recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hailsham Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hailsham Central recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hailsham Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hailsham Central recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hailsham Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hailsham Central recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hailsham Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hailsham Central recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hailsham Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hailsham Central recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hailsham Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hailsham Central recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 533% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hailsham Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hailsham Central recorded 11 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 up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hailsham Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hailsham Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hailsham Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hailsham Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hailsham Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hailsham Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hailsham Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hailsham Central recorded 7 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 down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hailsham Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hailsham Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hailsham Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hailsham Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hailsham Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hailsham Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hailsham Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham West | 370 | 84.0 | -31% |
| Hailsham North West | 243 | 61.4 | -50% |
| Hailsham East | 428 | 82.1 | -33% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | -29% |
| Hailsham South | 194 | 62.4 | -49% |
| Polegate North | 372 | 102.3 | -16% |
| Polegate Central | 188 | 37.7 | -69% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 163 | 40.6 | -67% |
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 Hailsham Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near A295 | 48 |
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near George Street | 38 |
| On or near North Street | 28 |
| On or near Old Hop Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near St Marys Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hailsham Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 232 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 32.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hailsham Central has an estimated population of 5,372. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hailsham Central sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hailsham Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Hailsham Central a safe place to live?
Hailsham Central recorded 122.3 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 Hailsham Central?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (145).
Is crime in Hailsham Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham Central was up 33% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hailsham Central?
Hailsham Central 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 Hailsham Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.