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Crime in Five Ash Down

Five Ash Down had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle Wealden area. Crime was down 47% on the three months before.

TN22, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Five Ash Down

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30.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
-47%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 4 Jun 5 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Five Ash Down. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence741%
public order424%
anti-social behaviour318%
criminal damage212%
theft16%

Five Ash Down against Wealden

TypeFive Ash Down per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence12.416–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime01.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.313▼ 82%
Theft and robbery1.83.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Uckfield76.9▲ 20%
Maresfield51.4▼ 26%
Five Ash Down30.1▼ 47%
Buxted21.3▲ 5%
See every Wealden area ranked on the crime in Wealden page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Five Ash Down a safe area?

Five Ash Down had about 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Five Ash Down?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by public order (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).