Crime in Uckfield New Town: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Uckfield New Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Uckfield New Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Uckfield New Town
- Types of crime in Uckfield New Town
- Uckfield New Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Uckfield New Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Uckfield New Town
- Demographics of Uckfield New Town
- Questions about crime in Uckfield New Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (189), anti-social behaviour (149) and shoplifting (68) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,977th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Uckfield New Town | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 585 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,694 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Uckfield New Town peaked in the year to August 2020 (703 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (481). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 585 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 562 | 73.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 521 | 67.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 572 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 481 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 547 | 71.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 703 | 91.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 591 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 701 | 91.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Uckfield New Town recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (33% below) and violence and sexual offences (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 59 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 24.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Uckfield New Town has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Uckfield New Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield North | 151 | 48.3 | -36% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -65% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | -25% |
| Danehill & Fletching | 212 | 39.8 | -48% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 133 | 41.4 | -46% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | -39% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -58% |
| Heathfield North | 294 | 58.2 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Uckfield New Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Swallow Court | 50 |
| On or near Library Way | 25 |
| On or near Selby Road | 24 |
| On or near Civic Approach | 23 |
| On or near Hospital | 18 |
| On or near Vernon Close | 15 |
| On or near The Spinney | 13 |
| On or near Bell Farm Lane | 12 |
| On or near Old Common Way | 12 |
Of the 436 crimes in Uckfield New Town with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Uckfield New Town has an estimated population of 7,694 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Uckfield New Town average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Uckfield New Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Uckfield New Town a safe place to live?
Uckfield New Town recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,977th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Uckfield New Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Uckfield New Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uckfield New Town was up 4% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Uckfield New Town?
About 7,694 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Uckfield New Town?
Uckfield New Town 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.