Crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
114 crimes were recorded in Lower Willingdon, Wealden in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.4 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 Lower Willingdon, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- Types of crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- Lower Willingdon, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- Demographics of Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (33), violence and sexual offences (32) and criminal damage and arson (12) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lower Willingdon, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 114 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.4 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,051 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden peaked in the year to August 2020 (131 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (81). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 114 | 37.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 131 | 42.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 92 | 30.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 81 | 26.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 90 | 29.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 100 | 32.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 131 | 42.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 119 | 39.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 81 | 26.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 41 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 10.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 10.5 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lower Willingdon, Wealden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Willingdon, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Willingdon | 213 | 61.6 | +65% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | +21% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +155% |
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | +3% |
| Stone Cross | 295 | 52.4 | +40% |
| South Downs | 127 | 38.0 | +2% |
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | +63% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | +123% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Lower Willingdon, Wealden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near The Triangle | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Hawksbridge Close | 7 |
| On or near Swinburne Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Willingdon Court | 6 |
| On or near Haven Close | 5 |
| On or near The Dene | 5 |
| On or near Gorringe Valley Road | 4 |
| On or near Jevington Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 81 crimes in Lower Willingdon, Wealden with one. The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 56.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 21 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
Lower Willingdon, Wealden has an estimated population of 3,051 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (0.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (36%, against 19%) and more retired residents (40%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lower Willingdon, Wealden average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lower Willingdon, Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lower Willingdon, Wealden a safe place to live?
Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 33 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (32).
Is crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden was down 13% on the year before: 114 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 131 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lower Willingdon, Wealden?
About 3,051 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lower Willingdon, Wealden?
Lower Willingdon, 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.