Crime in Heathfield North: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Heathfield North in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Heathfield North
- Questions about crime in Heathfield North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,687th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Heathfield North | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 294 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,050 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heathfield North peaked in the year to August 2021 (384 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (236). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 294 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 258 | 51.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 236 | 46.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 319 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 302 | 59.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 384 | 76.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 361 | 71.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 281 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 326 | 64.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (48% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 73, while criminal damage and arson fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 19.0 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.4 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heathfield North; the highest is Hellingly, Wealden (87.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield South (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathfield North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield South | 79 | 24.3 | -58% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 369 | 41.6 | -28% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | -32% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -54% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 133 | 41.4 | -29% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +51% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | -21% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Heathfield North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Waldron Thorns | 18 |
| On or near Millennium Way | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Centenary Drive | 13 |
| On or near Leeves Way | 12 |
| On or near Newnham Way | 12 |
| On or near Leeves Close | 10 |
| On or near Mutton Hall Hill | 10 |
Of the 221 crimes in Heathfield North with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Heathfield North has an estimated population of 5,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heathfield North average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Heathfield North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heathfield North a safe place to live?
Heathfield North recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,687th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Heathfield North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Heathfield North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heathfield North was up 14% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heathfield North?
About 5,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heathfield North?
Heathfield North 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.