Uckfield Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Uckfield's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low overall crime profile, though specific categories reveal more nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average. This aligns with Uckfield's character as a built-up area within Wealden, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower violent crime rates. However, criminal damage and arson emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 53% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring and Easter-related events, which could heighten opportunities for vandalism. Public order offences also rose sharply, suggesting a potential link to heightened social interactions during the month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 53.3%, indicating successful interventions or a natural fluctuation tied to the Easter break. The overall low crime rate, despite these spikes, highlights Uckfield's position as a safer area compared to the national average, though targeted efforts may be needed to address specific categories like criminal damage and arson.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, including public order offences (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+180%), and vehicle crime (+133.3%). These jumps contrast with a 53.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 15 to 7 incidents. The spike in criminal damage and arson—now 0.9 per 1,000, 53% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer examination of local factors. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, remain 26% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for such crimes. Residents may find the reduction in anti-social behaviour encouraging, though the rise in public order issues could signal challenges related to community events or increased foot traffic during the Easter period. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Uckfield and the importance of contextual analysis.

Uckfield's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 34.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This upward trend is notable, though the area still remains well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported crimes each day in April, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national trends. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 185 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK. With a population of 14,974, the local context suggests that Uckfield's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Wealden, where community engagement and local initiatives may contribute to lower overall rates. The rise in crime this month, however, indicates a need for continued monitoring of specific categories such as public order and criminal damage, which saw significant increases.