Crime in Uckfield North: statistics, rates and trends

143 crimes were recorded in Uckfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Uckfield North has the 3,209th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Uckfield North was highest in the year to July 2024 (158 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (118). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Uckfield North 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+52%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Uckfield North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Uckfield North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Uckfield North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Uckfield North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Uckfield North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Uckfield North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Uckfield North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Uckfield North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Uckfield North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Uckfield North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Uckfield North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Uckfield North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Uckfield North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Uckfield North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Uckfield North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Uckfield North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Uckfield North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Uckfield North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Uckfield North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Uckfield North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Uckfield North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Uckfield North.

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Uckfield North 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.

Uckfield North has an estimated population of 3,125. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Uckfield North sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.