Crime in Hailsham Central: statistics, rates and trends
643 crimes were recorded in Hailsham Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 119.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hailsham Central
- Questions about crime in Hailsham Central
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (224), violence and sexual offences (147) and shoplifting (68) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 832nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hailsham Central | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 643 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.7 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,372 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham Central peaked in the year to August 2022 (804 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (496). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 643 | 119.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 540 | 100.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 496 | 92.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 722 | 134.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 804 | 149.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 545 | 101.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 726 | 135.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 689 | 128.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 551 | 102.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hailsham Central recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate), public order (79% above the national rate) and shoplifting (50% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (25% below) and violence and sexual offences (20% below). On the year before, public order rose from 37 to 64 and anti-social behaviour rose from 131 to 224, while shoplifting fell from 88 to 68 and other theft fell from 31 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 41.7 | 15.4 | +71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 27.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 12.7 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Public order | 64 | 11.9 | 6.7 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hailsham Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hailsham Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | -30% |
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | -49% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | -30% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | -27% |
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | -49% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | -21% |
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | -68% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hailsham Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near High Street | 45 |
| On or near A295 | 43 |
| On or near George Street | 43 |
| On or near North Street | 27 |
| On or near Old Hop Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near St Marys Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Battle Road | 15 |
Of the 419 crimes in Hailsham Central with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 47.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
Hailsham Central has an estimated population of 5,372 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hailsham Central average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hailsham Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hailsham Central a safe place to live?
Hailsham Central recorded 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 832nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and public order.
What is the most common crime in Hailsham Central?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (147).
Is crime in Hailsham Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham Central was up 19% on the year before: 643 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 540 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hailsham Central?
About 5,372 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hailsham Central?
Hailsham Central 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.