Crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Mayfield & Five Ashes in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes at a glance
- Crime trends in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- Types of crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- Mayfield & Five Ashes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- Demographics of Mayfield & Five Ashes
- Questions about crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (56), anti-social behaviour (41) and other theft (18) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mayfield & Five Ashes | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 4,227 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes of any year here (167 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 39.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 149 | 35.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 143 | 33.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 141 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 119 | 28.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 138 | 32.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 145 | 34.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 98 | 23.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 109 | 25.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 9.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mayfield & Five Ashes; the highest is Crowborough Central (61.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield South (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mayfield & Five Ashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield North | 294 | 58.2 | +47% |
| Heathfield South | 79 | 24.3 | -38% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | +17% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -19% |
| Crowborough North | 275 | 43.9 | +11% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +56% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -32% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 369 | 41.6 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Mayfield & Five Ashes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mountreed” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mountreed | 25 |
| On or near Isenhurst Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Dads Hill | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Horleigh Green Road | 6 |
| On or near Little Trogers Lane | 6 |
| On or near Queensmount | 6 |
| On or near Spring Lane | 6 |
| On or near A267 | 5 |
| On or near Chapmans Mews | 5 |
Of the 126 crimes in Mayfield & Five Ashes with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Mayfield & Five Ashes has an estimated population of 4,227 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mayfield & Five Ashes average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mayfield & Five Ashes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mayfield & Five Ashes a safe place to live?
Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes was up 12% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 149 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mayfield & Five Ashes?
About 4,227 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mayfield & Five Ashes?
Mayfield & Five Ashes 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.