Crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes: statistics, rates and trends
164 crimes were recorded in Mayfield & Five Ashes in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- Questions about crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
- About this data
164 crimes were recorded in Mayfield & Five Ashes in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mayfield & Five Ashes has the 3,487th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mayfield & Five Ashes | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 164 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 4,227 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes was highest in the year to July 2026 (164 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (95). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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 | 164 | 38.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 155 | 36.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 141 | 33.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 141 | 33.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 118 | 27.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 139 | 32.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 145 | 34.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 95 | 22.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 105 | 24.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mayfield & Five Ashes 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 criminal damage and arson (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +290% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +64% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -52% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -64% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -64% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 290% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mayfield & Five Ashes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mayfield & Five Ashes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mayfield & Five Ashes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mayfield & Five Ashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield North | 290 | 57.4 | +48% |
| Heathfield South | 75 | 23.1 | -41% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | +18% |
| Crowborough South East | 123 | 32.6 | -16% |
| Crowborough North | 271 | 43.2 | +11% |
| Crowborough Central | 218 | 57.8 | +49% |
| Buxted | 98 | 24.2 | -38% |
| Horam & Punnetts Town | 353 | 39.8 | +3% |
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 Mayfield & Five Ashes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mountreed | 24 |
| On or near Isenhurst Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Horleigh Green Road | 6 |
| On or near Little Trogers Lane | 6 |
| On or near Chapmans Mews | 5 |
| On or near Dads Hill | 5 |
| On or near Fir Toll Road | 5 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
| On or near Southmead Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mayfield & Five Ashes 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 | 56 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 47 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Mayfield & Five Ashes has an estimated population of 4,227. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mayfield & Five Ashes sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mayfield & Five Ashes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Mayfield & Five Ashes a safe place to live?
Mayfield & Five Ashes recorded 38.8 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 Mayfield & Five Ashes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mayfield & Five Ashes was up 6% on the year before: 164 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 155 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mayfield & Five Ashes?
Mayfield & Five Ashes 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 Mayfield & Five Ashes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.