Crime in Maresfield, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
216 crimes were recorded in Maresfield, Wealden in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Maresfield, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Maresfield, Wealden
- Types of crime in Maresfield, Wealden
- Maresfield, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maresfield, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maresfield, Wealden
- Demographics of Maresfield, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Maresfield, Wealden
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (70), violence and sexual offences (52) and vehicle crime (22) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Maresfield, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 216 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,795 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maresfield, Wealden peaked in the year to August 2018 (222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 216 | 56.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 170 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 159 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 145 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 179 | 47.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 185 | 48.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 186 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 205 | 54.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 222 | 58.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 18.4 | 15.4 | +150% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 13.7 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 5.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maresfield, Wealden; the highest is Uckfield New Town (76.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Buxted, Wealden (26.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maresfield, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danehill & Fletching | 212 | 39.8 | -30% |
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | -15% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -53% |
| Uckfield New Town | 585 | 76.0 | +34% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | -19% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -44% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +8% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Maresfield, Wealden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near London Road | 19 |
| On or near Michael Way | 19 |
| On or near Linum Lane | 14 |
| On or near Queens Drive | 12 |
| On or near Chuck Hatch Road | 11 |
| On or near Old Forge Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cobdown Lane | 8 |
| On or near Kidd'S Hill | 7 |
| On or near Parklands | 7 |
Of the 146 crimes in Maresfield, Wealden with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 54.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Maresfield, Wealden has an estimated population of 3,795 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.6%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maresfield, Wealden average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Maresfield, Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Maresfield, Wealden a safe place to live?
Maresfield, Wealden recorded 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Maresfield, Wealden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (52).
Is crime in Maresfield, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maresfield, Wealden was up 27% on the year before: 216 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 170 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maresfield, Wealden?
About 3,795 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maresfield, Wealden?
Maresfield, 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.