Uckfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominates Uckfield’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 27.5% of all reported incidents. At 4.6 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate remains 31.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a position consistent with its status as a smaller built-up area within Wealden. While anti-social behaviour is the most frequent category, violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and criminal damage (7 incidents) also feature prominently, suggesting a mix of community-level and more serious incidents. This pattern may be influenced by Uckfield’s seasonal rhythm: February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, typically sees lower levels of property crime but higher reports of anti-social behaviour in enclosed spaces such as local pubs and community centres. The area’s crime profile also reflects its demographic and geographic character—its relatively low population density and limited commercial activity outside of core hours may contribute to both lower overall crime rates and the prominence of anti-social behaviour as a category. However, the sharp rise in burglary and vehicle crime in February raises questions about whether specific local factors, such as increased home occupancy during school holidays or changes in local policing strategies, are at play. These trends will require further analysis in subsequent months to determine whether they represent temporary fluctuations or emerging patterns.

February 2025 witnessed sharp increases in several crime categories, most burglary, which surged by 500% compared to January (from 1 to 6 incidents). Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling to 3 cases from 1, while public order offences increased by 150%, reaching 5 incidents. These jumps contrast with a 27.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 22 to 16. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, contributing 27.5% of all crimes—34% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This divergence highlights Uckfield’s unique profile: while violent crime is significantly lower than nationally, anti-social behaviour is high. Residents may find the 500% spike in burglary particularly concerning, as it suggests potential vulnerabilities in local security measures. Meanwhile, the drop in violence and sexual offences could reflect seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor activities and events during February’s colder weather.

February 2025 saw a 43.6% rise in Uckfield’s crime rate compared to January, increasing from 3.2 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a notable upward trend, the area still remains 31.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that aligns with Uckfield’s character as a smaller built-up area within Wealden. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents—a rate that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low population density and possibly its quieter winter months. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents assessing risk in context: for every 217 people, one crime is reported, a rate that may be influenced by seasonal patterns and the area’s limited commercial activity outside of core hours. When compared to other areas, Uckfield’s crime profile suggests a community where localised issues, such as anti-social behaviour, dominate over more serious violent or property crimes.