Crime in Heathfield South: statistics, rates and trends
79 crimes were recorded in Heathfield South in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heathfield South at a glance
- Crime trends in Heathfield South
- Types of crime in Heathfield South
- Heathfield South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heathfield South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heathfield South
- Demographics of Heathfield South
- Questions about crime in Heathfield South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (36), anti-social behaviour (21) and shoplifting (6) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Heathfield South | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 79 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.3 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,251 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heathfield South peaked in the year to August 2022 (104 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (62). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 79 | 24.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 91 | 28.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 90 | 27.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 92 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 104 | 32.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 91 | 28.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 89 | 27.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 62 | 19.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 76 | 23.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 11.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Heathfield South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathfield South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield North | 294 | 58.2 | +140% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 369 | 41.6 | +71% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 167 | 39.5 | +63% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 133 | 41.4 | +70% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | +11% |
| Hellingly | 473 | 87.8 | +261% |
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | +150% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +393% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Heathfield South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Collingwood Rise” (9).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Collingwood Rise | 9 |
| On or near Upper Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Cuckoo Drive | 6 |
| On or near Hailsham Road | 5 |
| On or near B2203 | 4 |
| On or near Harley Lane | 4 |
| On or near The Spinneys | 4 |
| On or near Supermarket | 3 |
| On or near Swaines Way | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 58 crimes in Heathfield South with one. The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 17 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 19.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Heathfield South has an estimated population of 3,251 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (0.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.6%, against 23.3%) and more home ownership (86%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heathfield South average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Heathfield South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 0.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heathfield South a safe place to live?
Heathfield South recorded 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Heathfield South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 36 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Heathfield South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heathfield South was down 13% on the year before: 79 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 91 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heathfield South?
About 3,251 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heathfield South?
Heathfield South 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.