Crime in Uckfield New Town: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Uckfield New Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Uckfield New Town
- Questions about crime in Uckfield New Town
- About this data
612 crimes were recorded in Uckfield New Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 190 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Uckfield New Town has the 1,859th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Uckfield New Town | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 612 | 9,033 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.5 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 7,694 | 166,908 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Uckfield New Town was highest in the year to July 2020 (701 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (488). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 612 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 537 | 69.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 512 | 66.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 571 | 74.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 488 | 63.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 545 | 70.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 701 | 91.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 80.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 682 | 88.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Uckfield New Town 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+31%) and shoplifting (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 24.7 | 0.72 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +30% |
| Public order | 49 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -13% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.20 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -42% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Uckfield New Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Uckfield New Town recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Uckfield New Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Uckfield New Town recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Uckfield New Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Uckfield New Town recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Uckfield New Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Uckfield New Town recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Uckfield New Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Uckfield New Town recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Uckfield New Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Uckfield New Town recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Uckfield New Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Uckfield New Town recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Uckfield New Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Uckfield New Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Uckfield New Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Uckfield New Town recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Uckfield New Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Uckfield New Town recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Uckfield New Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Uckfield New Town recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Uckfield New Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Uckfield New Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Uckfield New Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Uckfield New Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Uckfield New Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Uckfield New Town recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Uckfield New Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Uckfield New Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Uckfield New Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield North | 143 | 45.8 | -42% |
| Buxted | 98 | 24.2 | -70% |
| Maresfield | 218 | 57.4 | -28% |
| Danehill & Fletching | 200 | 37.5 | -53% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 137 | 42.7 | -46% |
| Crowborough South West | 165 | 45.6 | -43% |
| Crowborough South East | 123 | 32.6 | -59% |
| Heathfield North | 290 | 57.4 | -28% |
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 Uckfield New Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Swallow Court | 53 |
| On or near Civic Approach | 25 |
| On or near Library Way | 22 |
| On or near Selby Road | 22 |
| On or near Bell Farm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Vernon Close | 15 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 14 |
| On or near B2102 | 13 |
| On or near The Spinney | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Uckfield New Town 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 | 192 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Uckfield New Town has an estimated population of 7,694. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Uckfield New Town sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Uckfield New Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Uckfield New Town a safe place to live?
Uckfield New Town recorded 79.5 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 Uckfield New Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Uckfield New Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uckfield New Town was up 14% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 537 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Uckfield New Town?
Uckfield New Town 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 Uckfield New Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.