Uckfield Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 in Uckfield presented a crime profile characterised by a pronounced emphasis on violent crime, with 25 incidents recorded against 17 property-related offences. This imbalance suggests a potential shift in local crime dynamics.4 crimes per 1,000 residents remains 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The seasonal transition to spring, marked by longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all reported crimes, slightly below the UK average of 38% for the same category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 21.2%, was 13% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect community engagement or targeted interventions. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (59% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below UK average) could indicate a combination of environmental factors—such as limited retail density or secure parking infrastructure—contributing to these trends. However, the 'other crime' category, which includes unclassified incidents, was 33% above the UK average, highlighting a potential gap in categorisation or a unique local challenge. The data illustrates a town where violent crime dominates despite overall low rates, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas where interpersonal conflicts may be more concentrated than property-focused crimes. The absence of significant spikes in property crime may also reflect effective local policing or community initiatives.

The balance between property and violent crimes in March 2023 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime, with 25 incidents compared to 17 property-related offences. This shift contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute 38% of total incidents, aligning closely with Uckfield’s 37.9% share. However, Uckfield’s violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 38% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may temper violence despite its numerical prominence. Anti-social behaviour (21.2% of all crimes) and criminal damage (10.6%) were significantly below UK averages by 13% and 17% respectively, potentially reflecting community cohesion or effective local policing. Conversely, 'other crime' (4.6% of total) exceeded the UK average by 33%, a category that may encompass unclassified or emerging crime types requiring closer scrutiny.

In March 2023, Uckfield recorded 66 crimes across 14,974 residents, translating to one reported crime for every 227 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure situates the area within a context of relatively low crime density compared to UK averages. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of local frequency without overemphasising isolated incidents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap of 42.1%. This disparity suggests a broader environmental or social factor influencing Uckfield’s crime profile, though the exact nature of these differences requires further exploration. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community vigilance and resource allocation to address even low-level incidents effectively.