Crime in Hailsham West: statistics, rates and trends
370 crimes were recorded in Hailsham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 44% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hailsham West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hailsham West
- Types of crime in Hailsham West
- Hailsham West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hailsham West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hailsham West
- Population and deprivation in Hailsham West
- Questions about crime in Hailsham West
- About this data
370 crimes were recorded in Hailsham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 44% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 106 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hailsham West has the 1,699th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hailsham West | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 370 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.0 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +44% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 4,406 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hailsham West was highest in the year to July 2020 (414 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (257). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 370 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 257 | 58.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 261 | 59.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 318 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 316 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 286 | 64.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 414 | 94.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 376 | 85.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 354 | 80.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hailsham West 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+126%) and public order (+13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +126% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 24.1 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 10.2 | 1.23 | +309% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +8% |
| Public order | 26 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +13% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +12% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +300% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 0.19 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Hailsham West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hailsham West recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 126% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hailsham West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hailsham West recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hailsham West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hailsham West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 309% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hailsham West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hailsham West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hailsham West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hailsham West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hailsham West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hailsham West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hailsham West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hailsham West recorded 11 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 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hailsham West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hailsham West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hailsham West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hailsham West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hailsham West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hailsham West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hailsham West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hailsham West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hailsham West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hailsham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hailsham West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hailsham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hailsham West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hailsham West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hailsham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham South | 194 | 62.4 | -26% |
| Hailsham Central | 657 | 122.3 | +46% |
| Hailsham North West | 243 | 61.4 | -27% |
| Hailsham East | 428 | 82.1 | -2% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | +3% |
| Polegate North | 372 | 102.3 | +22% |
| Polegate Central | 188 | 37.7 | -55% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 163 | 40.6 | -52% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Ropemaker Park | 23 |
| On or near Ash Court | 19 |
| On or near Pine Way | 18 |
| On or near Silverdale Court | 14 |
| On or near The Hawthorns | 13 |
| On or near Tennis Close | 12 |
| On or near The Belfry | 12 |
| On or near Diplocks Way | 11 |
| On or near Maple Court | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hailsham West 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 | 125 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 28.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 18.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 5.1% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
Hailsham West has an estimated population of 4,406. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hailsham West sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hailsham West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Hailsham West a safe place to live?
Hailsham West recorded 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (106).
Is crime in Hailsham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hailsham West was up 44% on the year before: 370 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hailsham West?
Hailsham West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.