Heathfield (Wealden) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Heathfield (Wealden) presents a crime profile marked by a higher proportion of violent offences compared to property crimes, a trend that diverges from the UK average. In April 2025, the area recorded 21 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.4% of all incidents, followed by other theft (14.3%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). This mix of crime types reflects a balance that is distinct from the UK context, where property crimes typically dominate. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents is 66.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that may partly explain the area’s relative safety in terms of property-related incidents. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity during spring, likely contribute to the current crime mix. While violent crimes remain consistent with previous months, their prevalence compared to property crimes suggests a unique dynamic in this built-up area, possibly influenced by local demographics or community interactions. The absence of major spikes in theft from the person or burglary, which are typically higher in tourist areas or urban centres, further indicates that Heathfield’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from larger cities or high-traffic zones.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to March. Other theft increased by 100% (0 → 3), while public order offences also rose by 100% (0 → 1), suggesting a potential uptick in incidents linked to seasonal events or increased community activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (6 → 2), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during Easter-related closures or changes in retail patterns. Violent crimes, which accounted for 52.4% of all reported incidents, remain 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in this category. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (11 vs 9) contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes typically form a larger share. Residents might find it useful to note that criminal damage and arson, though low (3 incidents), are 30% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of such offences in this area compared to national trends.

Heathfield (Wealden) recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, a 24.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline places the area’s current rate 66.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly compared to prior months. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 390 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While the population-scaled perspective offers a clear snapshot of monthly exposure, this does not account for fluctuations in specific crime types or localized patterns that may emerge during particular periods, such as holidays or seasonal transitions.