Crime in Hellingly, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
473 crimes were recorded in Hellingly, Wealden in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hellingly, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Hellingly, Wealden
- Types of crime in Hellingly, Wealden
- Hellingly, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hellingly, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hellingly, Wealden
- Demographics of Hellingly, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Hellingly, Wealden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (189), anti-social behaviour (154) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,569th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hellingly, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 473 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,388 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hellingly, Wealden of any year here (473 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 129%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 473 | 87.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 350 | 65.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 405 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 335 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 52.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 234 | 43.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 236 | 43.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 219 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 38.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hellingly, Wealden recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (86% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 93 to 154 and violence and sexual offences rose from 129 to 189.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 35.1 | 34.2 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 28.6 | 15.4 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hellingly, Wealden; the highest is Hailsham Central (119.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hellingly, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham North West | 240 | 60.7 | -31% |
| Hailsham Central | 643 | 119.7 | +36% |
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | -4% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | -5% |
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | -31% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +8% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 369 | 41.6 | -53% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 133 | 41.4 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Hellingly, Wealden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Trefoil Road” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trefoil Road | 54 |
| On or near Akehurst Close | 38 |
| On or near Goldfinch Lane | 34 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 27 |
| On or near Park Gates | 22 |
| On or near Hawthorn Way | 20 |
| On or near New Road | 20 |
| On or near Park Road | 20 |
| On or near Bulrush Lane | 18 |
| On or near Malthouse Way | 15 |
Of the 319 crimes in Hellingly, Wealden with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
Hellingly, Wealden has an estimated population of 5,388 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hellingly, Wealden average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hellingly, Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hellingly, Wealden a safe place to live?
Hellingly, Wealden recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,569th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hellingly, Wealden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Hellingly, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hellingly, Wealden was up 35% on the year before: 473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hellingly, Wealden?
About 5,388 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hellingly, Wealden?
Hellingly, Wealden 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.