Hailsham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hailsham's crime rate for June 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance places the area significantly below national benchmarks, reflecting a relatively safer environment for residents. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 24.8% and criminal damage and arson at 10.5%. These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of a largely rural area during the early summer months, when tourism begins to increase but has not yet reached peak levels. The lower-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting (37% below), public order offences (49% below), and vehicle crime (73% below) suggest that local factors—such as lower population density and community engagement—may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the higher-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (13% above) and criminal damage and arson (21% above) indicate persistent challenges in managing public disorder and property-related incidents. The seasonal context of June, with its longer daylight hours and the gradual onset of tourism, may influence crime patterns by increasing foot traffic in local areas, though the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average. This suggests that while Hailsham faces specific challenges in certain crime categories, its overall security profile remains strong relative to national standards.

June 2025 saw significant increases in three crime categories, raising concerns for residents. Burglary incidents surged by 100.0%, with one reported incident compared to none in May, marking the most dramatic month-on-month change. Concurrently, drug-related crimes rose by 50.0%, increasing from two to three incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in local patterns or increased visibility of such activities during warmer weather. Criminal damage and arson also climbed by 27.3%, from 11 to 14 incidents, suggesting potential links to summer-related activities or unseasonal weather events. In contrast, other thefts fell by 44.4% (from nine to five), vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from three to two), and public order offences decreased by 30.0% (from 10 to seven). These reductions may be attributed to increased community vigilance or the timing of local events that temporarily reduced opportunities for such crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) remained 9% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) was 13% above the national rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour is concentrated, such as high-traffic public spaces or local hotspots. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing the recent increases, and consider reporting suspicious activity promptly.

Hailsham's crime rate in June 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) was 7.0% lower than the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent decline over the past two months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while relatively low, underscores the importance of ongoing community awareness. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. With a population of 20,712, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the recent increases in burglary and drug-related crimes suggest that certain pockets of the community may require closer attention. The lower-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting, public order offences, and vehicle crime further reinforce Hailsham's position as a relatively secure area, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where these crimes are more common. However, the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson indicate that specific challenges persist, requiring targeted strategies to address localised issues. Residents should consider these comparative figures when assessing their own safety and engaging with local initiatives aimed at maintaining the area's current crime reduction trajectory.