Hailsham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hailsham's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a combination of local factors and national trends. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7, a figure that suggests Hailsham remains relatively safer than the broader UK context. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences account for 36.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.0% and public order incidents at 12.3%. The prevalence of violence-related crimes may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up area within Wealden, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, public order offences, though lower in absolute terms, are 48% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge for local policing. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as the Easter period and spring weather typically bring increased outdoor activity, influencing both the frequency and nature of crimes. This combination of factors illustrates a community navigating the pressures of seasonal change while maintaining a crime rate that is still below the national benchmark.

April 2025 saw a 300% increase in public order offences, jumping from four to sixteen incidents. This surge, which is 48% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, marks a stark departure from previous months and highlights a growing concern for local authorities. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled from seven to fourteen cases, while robbery incidents rose from zero to one. These increases suggest a shift in the crime mix, with public order and property-related issues gaining prominence. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 75% from four to one, and vehicle crime and burglary both fell by two-thirds, aligning with the UK average for these categories. The most significant UK comparison is in public order offences, which are now 48% above the national rate, a figure that could signal broader community tensions or challenges in policing this particular category of crime.

Hailsham's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 19.4% compared to March 2025, moving from 5.3 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the overall 18.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly data translates to approximately four crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the regularity of incidents in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 159 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. The population of 20,712 means that while the rate is lower than the UK average, the absolute number of incidents remains significant for a community of this size. This rise in the monthly rate may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring to specific events.