Heathfield (Wealden) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Heathfield (Wealden)’s crime rate in August 2024 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, a pattern likely influenced by its character as a relatively rural built-up area with limited urban density. The top crime categories in August were anti-social behaviour (30% of total crimes), criminal damage and arson (25%), and violence and sexual offences (20%). These figures suggest a focus on non-violent, community-level issues rather than large-scale criminal activity. Seasonal context plays a role, with August—typically a peak holiday month—potentially increasing risks such as burglary due to empty homes. However, the overall stability in reported crimes, despite these seasonal factors, indicates effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Anti-social behaviour, while the most common category, remains 51% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower levels of transient activity. The low rate of violence and sexual offences (81% below the UK average) further reinforces Heathfield’s position as a safer-than-average environment, even as specific categories like drugs show localized fluctuations. These patterns, combined with the area’s geographic and demographic profile, suggest that crime prevention efforts may be more aligned with local needs than national benchmarks.

August 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with one incident reported compared to none in July. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts in local patterns or isolated incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7% (3 to 5 cases), a significant jump that could be linked to increased property activity during the summer holidays. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, fell by 40% (10 to 6 cases), aligning with the broader trend of reduced violent crime—down by 33.3% (6 to 4 cases). This decline in violence and sexual offences is particularly notable, as Heathfield’s rate for these crimes is 81% below the UK average. For residents, the 70.7% gap between Heathfield’s overall crime rate and the UK average provides context for the area’s relative safety, even as specific categories like drugs show localized fluctuations.

Heathfield (Wealden) recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, a 23.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of stability in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the average number of crimes reported in August was approximately one per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the area’s overall low crime rate. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 409 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment in Heathfield compared to broader UK trends. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, such statistics are context-specific to Heathfield and should not be directly compared to national aggregates without considering local population density and policing strategies. The monthly exposure figure provides residents with a tangible sense of how crime impacts the community on a per-resident basis, offering reassurance that the area remains a low-risk environment for most residents.