Crime in Heathfield: statistics, rates and trends

882 crimes were recorded in Heathfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heathfield has the 1,966th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Heathfield was highest in the year to July 2025 (954 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (725). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heathfield 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 vehicle crime, burglary, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in other theft (+32%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-68%) and shoplifting (-58%).

Violence and sexual offences in Heathfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heathfield recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Heathfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heathfield recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Heathfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heathfield recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Heathfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heathfield recorded 62 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 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Heathfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heathfield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Heathfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heathfield recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Heathfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heathfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Heathfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heathfield recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Heathfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heathfield recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Heathfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heathfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Heathfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heathfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Heathfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heathfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Heathfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heathfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Heathfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heathfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heathfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heathfield.

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 Heathfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heathfield 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.

Heathfield has an estimated population of 11,488. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heathfield sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Heathfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.