Crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels: statistics, rates and trends
328 crimes were recorded in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels at a glance
- Crime trends in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- Types of crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- What happened after crimes were reported in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- Population and deprivation in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- Questions about crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
- About this data
328 crimes were recorded in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 107 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels has the 2,742nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 328 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 5,762 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels was highest in the year to July 2021 (357 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (255). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 328 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 52.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 258 | 44.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 277 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 283 | 49.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 357 | 62.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 298 | 51.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 279 | 48.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 44.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+65%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-47%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +250% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +65% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -13% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +43% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -44% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 10 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 43% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham East | 428 | 82.1 | +44% |
| Stone Cross | 285 | 50.6 | -11% |
| Hailsham Central | 657 | 122.3 | +115% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | +52% |
| Hailsham South | 194 | 62.4 | +10% |
| Hailsham West | 370 | 84.0 | +48% |
| Hailsham North West | 243 | 61.4 | +8% |
| Polegate Central | 188 | 37.7 | -34% |
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 Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge End | 64 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Gardner Street | 9 |
| On or near Combe Hill | 8 |
| On or near Church Lane | 7 |
| On or near A269 | 6 |
| On or near Hailsham Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels has an estimated population of 5,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels a safe place to live?
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels recorded 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels was up 8% on the year before: 328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels?
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.