Crime in Uckfield: statistics, rates and trends
926 crimes were recorded in Uckfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Uckfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Uckfield
- Types of crime in Uckfield
- Uckfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Uckfield
- Streets with the most crime in Uckfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Uckfield
- Demographics of Uckfield
- Questions about crime in Uckfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), anti-social behaviour (231) and public order (74) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 974th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Uckfield | Wealden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 926 | 9,107 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 15,666 | 166,908 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Uckfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,080 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (763). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 926 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 914 | 58.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 799 | 51.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 892 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 763 | 48.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 928 | 59.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,080 | 68.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 932 | 59.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,070 | 68.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (72% below) and burglary (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 59 to 71, while vehicle crime fell from 28 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 20.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 231 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 74 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.4 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Uckfield; the highest is Lewes (109.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Heathfield (Wealden) (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Uckfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowborough | 956 | 45.1 | -24% |
| Heathfield (Wealden) | 373 | 44.9 | -24% |
| Lewes | 1,801 | 109.6 | +85% |
| Haywards Heath | 2,243 | 54.3 | -8% |
| Hailsham | 1,803 | 83.4 | +41% |
| Burgess Hill | 2,507 | 73.0 | +23% |
| Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | 908 | 60.9 | +3% |
| East Grinstead | 1,780 | 63.4 | +7% |
Of the 4 areas within Uckfield, Uckfield New Town had the highest crime rate (76.0 per 1,000) and Uckfield East the lowest (38.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield New Town | Neighbourhood | 7,694 | 585 | 76.0 |
| Uckfield North | Neighbourhood | 3,125 | 151 | 48.3 |
| Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted | Neighbourhood | 2,399 | 96 | 40.0 |
| Uckfield East | Neighbourhood | 2,448 | 94 | 38.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Uckfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Swallow Court | 50 |
| On or near Library Way | 25 |
| On or near Uplands Close | 25 |
| On or near Selby Road | 24 |
| On or near Civic Approach | 23 |
| On or near Nevill Road | 19 |
| On or near Trefoil Way | 19 |
| On or near Hospital | 18 |
| On or near Vernon Close | 15 |
Of the 695 crimes in Uckfield with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 231 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 31.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Uckfield has an estimated population of 15,666 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Uckfield average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Uckfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Uckfield a safe place to live?
Uckfield recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 974th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Uckfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (231).
Is crime in Uckfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uckfield was up 1% on the year before: 926 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Uckfield?
About 15,666 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Uckfield?
Uckfield 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.