Crime in Stone Cross, Wealden: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Stone Cross, Wealden in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stone Cross, Wealden at a glance
- Crime trends in Stone Cross, Wealden
- Types of crime in Stone Cross, Wealden
- Stone Cross, Wealden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stone Cross, Wealden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stone Cross, Wealden
- Demographics of Stone Cross, Wealden
- Questions about crime in Stone Cross, Wealden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (66) and public order (23) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,928th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stone Cross, Wealden | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 295 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,631 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stone Cross, Wealden peaked in the year to August 2025 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (171). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 73%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 295 | 52.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 311 | 55.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 278 | 49.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 231 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 186 | 33.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 258 | 45.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 248 | 44.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 249 | 44.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 171 | 30.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (47% below) and public order (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 66, while criminal damage and arson fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 22.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stone Cross, Wealden; the highest is Polegate North (95.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Lower Willingdon, Wealden (37.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stone Cross, Wealden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate Central | 192 | 38.5 | -27% |
| Upper Willingdon | 213 | 61.6 | +18% |
| Polegate North | 346 | 95.1 | +82% |
| Lower Willingdon | 114 | 37.4 | -29% |
| Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill | 181 | 45.1 | -14% |
| Hailsham East | 434 | 83.3 | +59% |
| Hailsham South | 189 | 60.8 | +16% |
| Hailsham West | 371 | 84.2 | +61% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Stone Cross, Wealden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bracken Grove” and “Hedge Parsley Crescent” (26 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bracken Grove | 26 |
| On or near Hedge Parsley Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Dittons Road | 22 |
| On or near Orwell Close | 19 |
| On or near Mill View Close | 17 |
| On or near Blackberry Grove | 15 |
| On or near Mimram Road | 15 |
| On or near Adur Drive | 9 |
| On or near Rattle Road | 9 |
| On or near Willow Herb Way | 9 |
Of the 229 crimes in Stone Cross, Wealden with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Stone Cross, Wealden has an estimated population of 5,631 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stone Cross, Wealden average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stone Cross, Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stone Cross, Wealden a safe place to live?
Stone Cross, Wealden recorded 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,928th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stone Cross, Wealden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Stone Cross, Wealden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stone Cross, Wealden was down 5% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 311 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stone Cross, Wealden?
About 5,631 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stone Cross, Wealden?
Stone Cross, 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.