Crime in Heathfield South: statistics, rates and trends

75 crimes were recorded in Heathfield South in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 34 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heathfield South has the 3,890th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Heathfield South was highest in the year to July 2022 (107 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (67). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 South 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Heathfield South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heathfield South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Heathfield South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heathfield South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Heathfield South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heathfield South recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Heathfield South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heathfield South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Heathfield South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heathfield South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Heathfield South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heathfield South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Heathfield South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heathfield South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Heathfield South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heathfield South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heathfield South 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 South has an estimated population of 3,251. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heathfield South sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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