Crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
106 crimes were recorded in Lower Willingdon, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
- About this data
106 crimes were recorded in Lower Willingdon, Wealden in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 30 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lower Willingdon, Wealden has the 3,642nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lower Willingdon, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 106 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.7 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 3,051 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden was highest in the year to July 2020 (131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (75). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 106 | 34.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 125 | 41.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 97 | 31.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 75 | 24.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 94 | 30.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 102 | 33.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 131 | 42.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 115 | 37.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 90 | 29.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lower Willingdon, 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-80%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 9.8 | 0.29 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 8.5 | 0.56 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +150% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +500% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -80% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -38% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.6 | 0.26 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 0.49 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 5 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 38% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 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 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lower Willingdon, Wealden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lower Willingdon, Wealden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lower Willingdon, Wealden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Willingdon, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Willingdon | 209 | 60.5 | +74% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 163 | 40.6 | +17% |
| Polegate North | 372 | 102.3 | +194% |
| Polegate Central | 188 | 37.7 | +8% |
| Stone Cross | 285 | 50.6 | +46% |
| South Downs | 119 | 35.6 | +2% |
| Hailsham South | 194 | 62.4 | +80% |
| Hailsham East | 428 | 82.1 | +136% |
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 Lower Willingdon, Wealden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near The Triangle | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Hawksbridge Close | 7 |
| On or near Willingdon Court | 6 |
| On or near Swinburne Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Haven Close | 4 |
| On or near Rapson'S Road | 4 |
| On or near The Dene | 4 |
| On or near Wannock Lane | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lower Willingdon, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 44.3% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 24.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 22 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.9% |
Lower Willingdon, Wealden has an estimated population of 3,051. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lower Willingdon, Wealden sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lower Willingdon, Wealden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.7% |
| Social rented homes | 0.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Lower Willingdon, Wealden a safe place to live?
Lower Willingdon, Wealden recorded 34.7 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 Lower Willingdon, Wealden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Willingdon, Wealden was down 15% on the year before: 106 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 125 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lower Willingdon, Wealden?
Lower Willingdon, Wealden 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 Lower Willingdon, Wealden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.