Crime in Crowborough: statistics, rates and trends
956 crimes were recorded in Crowborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowborough
- Types of crime in Crowborough
- Crowborough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crowborough
- Streets with the most crime in Crowborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowborough
- Demographics of Crowborough
- Questions about crime in Crowborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (375), anti-social behaviour (187) and public order (90) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,221st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Crowborough | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 956 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 21,182 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crowborough peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,041 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (744). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 956 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 883 | 41.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,041 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,041 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 823 | 38.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 898 | 42.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 870 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 744 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 823 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (75% below) and vehicle crime (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 54 to 90 and anti-social behaviour rose from 146 to 187, while shoplifting fell from 85 to 45 and vehicle crime fell from 50 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 90 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 58 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 1.5 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.1 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crowborough; the highest is Edenbridge (97.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield (Wealden) (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall and Langton Green | 408 | 51.0 | +13% |
| Uckfield | 926 | 59.1 | +31% |
| Heathfield (Wealden) | 373 | 44.9 | 0% |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 4,218 | 79.5 | +76% |
| Southborough | 507 | 46.9 | +4% |
| East Grinstead | 1,780 | 63.4 | +41% |
| Pembury | 484 | 83.4 | +85% |
| Edenbridge | 787 | 97.5 | +116% |
Of the 6 areas within Crowborough, Crowborough Central had the highest crime rate (61.5 per 1,000) and Crowborough South East the lowest (32.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough Central | Neighbourhood | 3,770 | 232 | 61.5 |
| Crowborough Jarvis Brook | Neighbourhood | 2,729 | 159 | 58.3 |
| Crowborough South West | Neighbourhood | 3,616 | 167 | 46.2 |
| Crowborough North | Neighbourhood | 6,269 | 275 | 43.9 |
| Crowborough St Johns | Neighbourhood | 2,556 | 97 | 37.9 |
| Crowborough South East | Neighbourhood | 3,770 | 121 | 32.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Crowborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Uckfield Road” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Uckfield Road | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Aldervale Cottages | 29 |
| On or near The Broadway | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Alderbrook Close | 17 |
| On or near North Beeches Road | 17 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 17 |
Of the 769 crimes in Crowborough with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 187 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Crowborough has an estimated population of 21,182 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowborough average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowborough a safe place to live?
Crowborough recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,221st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Crowborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowborough was up 8% on the year before: 956 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 883 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowborough?
About 21,182 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowborough?
Crowborough 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.