Uckfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Uckfield recorded 117 crimes across a population of 14,974 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 individuals. This figure places the area 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend that has defined Uckfield’s crime profile throughout 2025. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (31.6% of total incidents) and violence and sexual offences (30.8%), both of which highlight the area’s challenges in managing community interactions and public order. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 71% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by Uckfield’s small-town dynamics, where social tensions can escalate quickly in close-knit environments. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with August’s peak holiday season potentially contributing to increased anti-social activity. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and public order offences were relatively low, with shoplifting at 5% below the UK average and public order offences at 3% above. The area’s lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates—63% and 23% below UK figures, respectively—suggest that Uckfield’s built-up nature and its lower population density may act as deterrents to certain types of crime. These patterns, while informative, must be interpreted cautiously, as localised factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, and the town’s geographical position within Wealden can all influence crime trends. The overall rate, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining balanced law enforcement priorities that address both the area’s specific vulnerabilities and the broader UK context.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, while statistically significant, does not yet reflect a long-term trend and may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased summer traffic or temporary vehicle storage. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from 4 to 2 incidents, a shift that could be attributed to heightened community vigilance during the summer months. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast in local performance: anti-social behaviour rates are 71% above the UK average, while violent crime rates are 16% below national figures. This divergence highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in managing public order, which may be exacerbated by the influx of tourists during August. The 7.7% share of shoplifting and public order offences also suggests that retail and public spaces remain focal points for enforcement efforts, despite the overall lower crime rate compared to the UK.

Uckfield's crime rate in August 2025 rose 14.7% from 6.8 to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, marking the first monthly increase since April. This shift contrasts with the area’s generally lower-than-average crime profile, which has remained consistent with UK trends for most of 2025. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 128 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the broader context of Uckfield’s population size and built-up nature. The 1-in-128 ratio provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Uckfield’s relative safety compared to larger urban areas, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. These figures, while modest, underscore the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies in a town that balances rural and suburban characteristics.