Crime in Hailsham East: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Hailsham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hailsham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Hailsham East
- Types of crime in Hailsham East
- Hailsham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hailsham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hailsham East
- Demographics of Hailsham East
- Questions about crime in Hailsham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (168), anti-social behaviour (115) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,730th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hailsham East | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.3 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,212 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham East peaked in the year to August 2020 (503 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 83.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 413 | 79.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 347 | 66.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 408 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 349 | 67.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 436 | 83.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 503 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 417 | 80.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 334 | 64.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hailsham East recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 79 to 115 and public order rose from 26 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 32.2 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 37 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hailsham East; the highest is Hailsham Central (119.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Polegate Central (38.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hailsham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | -27% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +44% |
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | +1% |
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | -27% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +5% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +14% |
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | -54% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Hailsham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mabel Way” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mabel Way | 55 |
| On or near Butts Field | 22 |
| On or near Gemma Close | 22 |
| On or near Phoenix Close | 22 |
| On or near The Gages | 22 |
| On or near Vega Close | 22 |
| On or near Hamlins Park Close | 21 |
| On or near Observatory View | 20 |
| On or near Fletcher Close | 19 |
| On or near Millstone Drive | 18 |
Of the 319 crimes in Hailsham East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Hailsham East has an estimated population of 5,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hailsham East average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hailsham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hailsham East a safe place to live?
Hailsham East recorded 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,730th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hailsham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Hailsham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham East was up 5% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 413 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hailsham East?
About 5,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hailsham East?
Hailsham East 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.