Hailsham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hailsham’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though the area’s profile remains shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (48.9%) of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 16% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to Hailsham’s community-focused policing strategies or its relatively low population density compared to major urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 19.3% of total crimes, with its rate 18% below the UK average. The post-holiday period in January likely influenced crime patterns, as reduced retail footfall and shorter days may have limited opportunities for shoplifting and other outdoor-related offences. Shoplifting saw a marginal 11.1% decline from the previous month, a decrease consistent with the seasonal dip in retail activity. However, the sharp rise in theft from the person, which doubled from zero to one incident, highlights the need for vigilance in personal security, particularly in public spaces. These dynamics underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Hailsham’s crime profile offering insights into how smaller communities manage to maintain lower crime rates despite the challenges of seasonal fluctuations.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 100% increase in theft from the person, which rose from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or specific incidents that prompted reporting. Vehicle crime also doubled, rising from two to four cases, a trend that could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel during holiday periods or changes in parking habits. Conversely, burglary fell by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, a significant drop that may indicate effective local deterrents or a temporary lull in targeted activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 48.9% of all crimes, but this rate was 16% below the UK average, suggesting Hailsham’s approach to managing violent crime is effective. Anti-social behaviour also saw an 18% deficit compared to the UK average, reinforcing the area’s lower-than-average prevalence of such incidents.

Hailsham’s crime rate in January 2025 fell by 12.0% compared to December 2024, dropping from 4.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 235 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Hailsham compared to the UK average, though such statistics reflect reported incidents and may not capture unreported or under-recorded crimes. The population of 20,712 means that the impact of these figures is distributed across a moderate-sized community, where local initiatives and community engagement likely play a role in maintaining this lower-than-average crime profile.