Crime in Uckfield North: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Uckfield North in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Uckfield North at a glance
- Crime trends in Uckfield North
- Types of crime in Uckfield North
- Uckfield North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Uckfield North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Uckfield North
- Demographics of Uckfield North
- Questions about crime in Uckfield North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (35) and other theft (10) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,084th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Uckfield North | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 151 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 3,125 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Uckfield North of any year here (151 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 151 | 48.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 38.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 150 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 144 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 112 | 35.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 132 | 42.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 128 | 41.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 123 | 39.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 140 | 44.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (33% below) and anti-social behaviour (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 43 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Uckfield North; the highest is Uckfield New Town (76.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Buxted, Wealden (26.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Uckfield North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield New Town | 585 | 76.0 | +57% |
| Buxted | 109 | 26.9 | -44% |
| Maresfield | 216 | 56.9 | +18% |
| Danehill & Fletching | 212 | 39.8 | -18% |
| Crowborough South West | 167 | 46.2 | -4% |
| Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron | 133 | 41.4 | -14% |
| Crowborough South East | 121 | 32.1 | -34% |
| Crowborough Central | 232 | 61.5 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Uckfield North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Uplands Close” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Uplands Close | 25 |
| On or near Nevill Road | 19 |
| On or near Campbell Close | 14 |
| On or near London Road | 10 |
| On or near The Drive | 9 |
| On or near Downland Copse | 8 |
| On or near Manor Way | 7 |
| On or near Stoneway Court | 7 |
| On or near Crown Close | 6 |
| On or near Nevill Green | 6 |
Of the 116 crimes in Uckfield North with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 42 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Uckfield North has an estimated population of 3,125 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Uckfield North average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Uckfield North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Uckfield North a safe place to live?
Uckfield North recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,084th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Uckfield North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Uckfield North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uckfield North was up 25% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Uckfield North?
About 3,125 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Uckfield North?
Uckfield North 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.