Uckfield Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Uckfield, the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in July 2024 remains significantly lower than the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate at 3.7 per 1,000 residents—56% below the national figure. This translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 272 residents, a statistic that, while low, highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the UK’s broader context. The most common crimes in July were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 27.3% of the total 55 reported incidents. These patterns align with Uckfield’s character as a built-up area within Wealden, where summer tourism and local festivals likely drive public order issues. The seasonality of July—peak summer, schools out, and increased visitor numbers—may explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 114.3% compared to June. Despite this, Uckfield’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 31% below the national rate, and violence and sexual offences are 65% below, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be contributing to this disparity. Meanwhile, burglary increased by 75% to 7 incidents, a figure that is 61% above the UK average, reflecting seasonal vulnerabilities in residential areas during the summer months. The data also shows a sharp drop in criminal damage and arson by 57.1%, a trend consistent with the shift in focus during July from property-related crimes to more public-facing incidents. These patterns illustrate how local conditions and seasonal rhythms interact with crime trends, offering a nuanced picture of Uckfield’s safety profile.

July saw a striking 114.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, which now accounts for 27.3% of all incidents. This rise may partly explain why the overall crime rate rose 9.9% from June, despite a 65% reduction in violence and sexual offences. Burglary also increased by 75%, reaching 7 incidents—61% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. In contrast, criminal damage and arson dropped by 57.1%, a decrease consistent with seasonal patterns as summer festivals and events shift focus from property damage to public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour in Uckfield remains 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local community dynamics or policing efforts may be mitigating some risks even as specific categories rise.

In July 2024, Uckfield’s crime rate rose 9.9% from June’s 3.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, though it remains 56% below the UK average. This increase is most visible in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 114.3% to 15 incidents—a figure that would equate to roughly one such incident for every 998 residents over the month. Daily crime patterns show an average of two reported crimes per day, a rate that, while low, could be influenced by seasonal factors like summer festivals and increased foot traffic. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per 272 residents underscores that most residents experience no direct impact, but those in high-traffic areas may notice heightened anti-social activity. The local population of 14,974 means that even small shifts in crime type or frequency can feel significant in specific neighbourhoods, particularly those near Uckfield’s main retail and recreational hubs.