Crime in Hailsham East: statistics, rates and trends

428 crimes were recorded in Hailsham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hailsham East has the 1,777th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hailsham East was highest in the year to July 2020 (515 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (340). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hailsham East 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, other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+54%) and public order (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hailsham East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hailsham East recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hailsham East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hailsham East recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hailsham East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hailsham East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hailsham East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hailsham East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hailsham East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hailsham East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hailsham East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hailsham East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hailsham East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hailsham East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hailsham East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hailsham East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hailsham East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hailsham East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hailsham East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hailsham East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hailsham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hailsham East.

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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hailsham East 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.

Hailsham East has an estimated population of 5,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hailsham East sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.