Heathfield Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Heathfield (Wealden) continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly lower than the UK average, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in March 2024 — 55.8% below the national figure of 7.7. This built-up area within Wealden, home to 8,182 residents, recorded 28 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and shoplifting (6 cases) emerging as the most prevalent categories. The area’s crime mix reflects a balance between property and violent crimes, though the latter now dominates at 39.3% of total incidents. Seasonal transitions in March — including the shift to spring and lengthening evenings — may influence patterns. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, Heathfield’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 51% below that benchmark. Conversely, bicycle theft here is 186% above the UK average, suggesting a specific local vulnerability that may relate to cycling infrastructure or community demographics. These figures underscore a combination of geography, population density, and seasonal rhythms that shape Heathfield’s crime profile.

March 2024 saw a dramatic surge in violent and sexual offences, rising from one incident in February to 11 in March — a 1,000% increase. This spike, though alarming, remains 51% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting also rose sharply, with cases jumping from one to six (+500%), placing Heathfield 15% above the UK average for this crime type. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75% (from four to one), a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts as evenings lengthen and community activity increases. The crime mix has shifted significantly, with violent crimes now accounting for 39.3% of all incidents — a stark contrast to February’s profile. Bicycle theft in Heathfield was 186% above the UK average, highlighting a unique vulnerability in this category that warrants local attention.

Heathfield (Wealden) recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, a 132.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure equates to one crime for every 292 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the upward trend. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its position within Wealden, may contribute to a distinct crime profile compared to more rural or densely populated regions. This monthly exposure metric provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, showing that while crime has increased, it remains a rare occurrence in daily life.