Crime in Hellingly, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends

465 crimes were recorded in Hellingly, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hellingly, Wealden has the 1,620th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hellingly, Wealden was highest in the year to July 2026 (465 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (212). Over the whole period it rose 119%, 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 Hellingly, Wealden 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 anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and violence and sexual offences (+47%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hellingly, Wealden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hellingly, Wealden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hellingly, Wealden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hellingly, Wealden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hellingly, Wealden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hellingly, Wealden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hellingly, Wealden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hellingly, Wealden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hellingly, Wealden

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hellingly, Wealden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hellingly, Wealden

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hellingly, Wealden

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hellingly, Wealden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Hellingly, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hellingly, Wealden 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.

Hellingly, Wealden has an estimated population of 5,388. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hellingly, Wealden sits in decile 5.0, 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 Hellingly, Wealden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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