Crime in Heathfield North: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Heathfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Heathfield North at a glance
- Crime trends in Heathfield North
- Types of crime in Heathfield North
- Heathfield North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heathfield North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heathfield North
- Population and deprivation in Heathfield North
- Questions about crime in Heathfield North
- About this data
290 crimes were recorded in Heathfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heathfield North has the 2,720th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heathfield North | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 5,050 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heathfield North was highest in the year to July 2021 (380 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (241). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 290 | 57.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 244 | 48.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 241 | 47.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 322 | 63.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 327 | 64.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 380 | 75.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 347 | 68.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 291 | 57.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 64.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heathfield North 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 (+57%) and shoplifting (+10%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 18.8 | 0.55 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.6 | 0.67 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +10% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +167% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +550% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -17% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Heathfield North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heathfield North recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heathfield North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heathfield North recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heathfield North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heathfield North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heathfield North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heathfield North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heathfield North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heathfield North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heathfield North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heathfield North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heathfield North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heathfield North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heathfield North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heathfield North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heathfield North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heathfield North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heathfield North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heathfield North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heathfield North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heathfield North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heathfield North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heathfield North 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.
Theft from the person in Heathfield North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heathfield North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Heathfield North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heathfield North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathfield North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield South | 75 | 23.1 | -60% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 353 | 39.8 | -31% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 164 | 38.8 | -32% |
| Buxted | 98 | 24.2 | -58% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 137 | 42.7 | -26% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | +50% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | -21% |
| Uckfield North | 143 | 45.8 | -20% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Millennium Way | 17 |
| On or near Waldron Thorns | 16 |
| On or near Centenary Drive | 13 |
| On or near Newnham Way | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Leeves Close | 12 |
| On or near Beeches Close | 10 |
| On or near Brackenside | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heathfield North 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 | 94 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Heathfield North has an estimated population of 5,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heathfield North sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heathfield North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Heathfield North a safe place to live?
Heathfield North recorded 57.4 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 Heathfield North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Heathfield North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heathfield North was up 19% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heathfield North?
Heathfield North 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 Heathfield North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.