Crime in Hailsham South: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Hailsham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hailsham South
- Questions about crime in Hailsham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (64), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hailsham South | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 189 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,107 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham South peaked in the year to August 2021 (193 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (99). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 189 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 127 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 110 | 35.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 99 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 138 | 44.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 193 | 62.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 170 | 54.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 145 | 46.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 144 | 46.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 55 and violence and sexual offences rose from 36 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +129% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 4.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hailsham South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | +38% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | +37% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +97% |
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | 0% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +44% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +56% |
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | -37% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Hailsham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coldthorn Lane” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldthorn Lane | 39 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 18 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 15 |
| On or near South Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 9 |
| On or near Robin Post Lane | 8 |
| On or near Birch Way | 6 |
| On or near Sandbanks Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Woodacres Way | 6 |
Of the 134 crimes in Hailsham South with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Hailsham South has an estimated population of 3,107 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hailsham South average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hailsham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hailsham South a safe place to live?
Hailsham South recorded 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,585th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hailsham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Hailsham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham South was up 49% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 127 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hailsham South?
About 3,107 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hailsham South?
Hailsham South 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.