Crime in Woodingdean: statistics, rates and trends

473 crimes were recorded in Woodingdean in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodingdean has the 3,040th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Woodingdean was highest in the year to July 2021 (584 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (462). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 Woodingdean 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 anti-social behaviour (+48%).

The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%) and other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Woodingdean

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodingdean recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Woodingdean

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodingdean recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Woodingdean

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodingdean recorded 42 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Woodingdean

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodingdean recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Woodingdean

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodingdean recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Woodingdean

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodingdean recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Woodingdean

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodingdean recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Woodingdean

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodingdean recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Woodingdean

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodingdean recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Woodingdean

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodingdean recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Woodingdean

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodingdean recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Woodingdean

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodingdean recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Woodingdean

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodingdean recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Woodingdean over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodingdean 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.

Woodingdean has an estimated population of 9,535. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodingdean sits in decile 5.4, 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 Woodingdean. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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