Crime in Hailsham North West: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Hailsham North West in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hailsham North West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hailsham North West
- Types of crime in Hailsham North West
- Hailsham North West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hailsham North West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hailsham North West
- Demographics of Hailsham North West
- Questions about crime in Hailsham North West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (46) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hailsham North West | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.7 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,955 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hailsham North West of any year here (240 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 233%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 60.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 179 | 45.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 42.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 92 | 23.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 75 | 19.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 63 | 15.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 65 | 16.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 88 | 22.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 72 | 18.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (24% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 46 and violence and sexual offences rose from 87 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 32.4 | 34.2 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hailsham North West; 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 North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | +39% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +97% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +45% |
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | 0% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | +37% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +57% |
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | -37% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Hailsham North West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hawks Road” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawks Road | 46 |
| On or near Lundy Walk | 18 |
| On or near Stanier Street | 14 |
| On or near Upper Horsebridge Road | 14 |
| On or near Shetland Close | 13 |
| On or near Bramwell Mews | 12 |
| On or near Cuckmere Close | 11 |
| On or near Iona Close | 10 |
| On or near Hedley Way | 9 |
| On or near Solent Crescent | 8 |
Of the 194 crimes in Hailsham North West with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 53.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Hailsham North West has an estimated population of 3,955 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hailsham North West average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hailsham North West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hailsham North West a safe place to live?
Hailsham North West recorded 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hailsham North West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Hailsham North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham North West was up 34% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hailsham North West?
About 3,955 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hailsham North West?
Hailsham North West 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.