Crime in Horam & Punnetts Town: statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Horam & Punnetts Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horam & Punnetts Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Horam & Punnetts Town
- Types of crime in Horam & Punnetts Town
- Horam & Punnetts Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horam & Punnetts Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horam & Punnetts Town
- Population and deprivation in Horam & Punnetts Town
- Questions about crime in Horam & Punnetts Town
- About this data
353 crimes were recorded in Horam & Punnetts Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horam & Punnetts Town has the 3,449th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horam & Punnetts Town | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 353 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 8,863 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horam & Punnetts Town was highest in the year to July 2023 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (287). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 353 | 39.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 322 | 36.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 361 | 40.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 408 | 46.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 314 | 35.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 330 | 37.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 299 | 33.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 300 | 33.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 287 | 32.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horam & Punnetts Town 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 violence and sexual offences (+19%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-80%) and anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 16.1 | 0.47 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.9 | 0.38 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +17% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +67% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +4% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.1 | 0.61 | +46% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.27 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.14 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.05 | -80% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Horam & Punnetts Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horam & Punnetts Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horam & Punnetts Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horam & Punnetts Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horam & Punnetts Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horam & Punnetts Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horam & Punnetts Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horam & Punnetts Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horam & Punnetts Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horam & Punnetts Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horam & Punnetts Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horam & Punnetts Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horam & Punnetts Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Horam & Punnetts Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horam & Punnetts Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horam & Punnetts Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield South | 75 | 23.1 | -42% |
| Heathfield North | 290 | 57.4 | +44% |
| Hellingly | 465 | 86.3 | +117% |
| Hailsham North West | 243 | 61.4 | +54% |
| Hailsham Central | 657 | 122.3 | +207% |
| Mayfield & Five Ashes | 164 | 38.8 | -3% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 137 | 42.7 | +7% |
| Hailsham West | 370 | 84.0 | +111% |
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 Horam & Punnetts Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Chiddingly Road | 22 |
| On or near Cornflower Avenue | 18 |
| On or near School Hill | 15 |
| On or near Burwash Road | 12 |
| On or near B2203 | 9 |
| On or near Toll Wood Road | 9 |
| On or near North Street | 8 |
| On or near Old Vicarage Close | 8 |
| On or near Rookery Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horam & Punnetts Town 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 | 132 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Horam & Punnetts Town has an estimated population of 8,863. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horam & Punnetts Town sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horam & Punnetts Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Horam & Punnetts Town a safe place to live?
Horam & Punnetts Town recorded 39.8 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 Horam & Punnetts Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Horam & Punnetts Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horam & Punnetts Town was up 10% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horam & Punnetts Town?
Horam & Punnetts Town 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 Horam & Punnetts Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.