Crime in Hailsham South: statistics, rates and trends
194 crimes were recorded in Hailsham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 63% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hailsham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hailsham South
- Types of crime in Hailsham South
- Hailsham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hailsham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hailsham South
- Population and deprivation in Hailsham South
- Questions about crime in Hailsham South
- About this data
194 crimes were recorded in Hailsham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 63% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 66 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hailsham South has the 2,506th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hailsham South | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 194 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +63% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 3,107 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham South was highest in the year to July 2021 (198 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (96). Over the whole period it rose 49%, 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 | 194 | 62.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 119 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 110 | 35.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 96 | 30.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 148 | 47.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 198 | 63.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 179 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 137 | 44.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 130 | 41.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hailsham South 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+120%) and violence and sexual offences (+113%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 21.2 | 0.62 | +113% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 17.7 | 1.15 | +120% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -26% |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.2 | 1.18 | +117% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +200% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +57% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +250% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -53% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.78 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.66 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hailsham South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hailsham South recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hailsham South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hailsham South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hailsham South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hailsham South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hailsham South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hailsham South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hailsham South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hailsham South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hailsham South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hailsham South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hailsham South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hailsham South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hailsham South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hailsham South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hailsham South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hailsham South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hailsham South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hailsham South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hailsham South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hailsham South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hailsham South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hailsham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hailsham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hailsham South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hailsham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham West | 370 | 84.0 | +34% |
| Hailsham East | 428 | 82.1 | +32% |
| Hailsham Central | 657 | 122.3 | +96% |
| Hailsham North West | 243 | 61.4 | -2% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | +38% |
| Polegate North | 372 | 102.3 | +64% |
| Polegate Central | 188 | 37.7 | -40% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 163 | 40.6 | -35% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldthorn Lane | 36 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 22 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 14 |
| On or near South Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Sandbanks Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Robin Post Lane | 8 |
| On or near Birch Way | 7 |
| On or near Ersham Road | 7 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hailsham South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 28.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Hailsham South has an estimated population of 3,107. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hailsham South sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hailsham South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Hailsham South a safe place to live?
Hailsham South recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Hailsham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham South was up 63% on the year before: 194 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 119 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hailsham South?
Hailsham South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.