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Crime in Forest Row

Forest Row had 118 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

RH18, Wealden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Forest Row

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72.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 55 Apr 43 May 39 Jun 47 Jul 32 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Forest Row. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3731%
anti-social behaviour3328%
shoplifting1513%
criminal damage98%
public order87%
theft54%
other crime22%
bike theft22%

Forest Row against Wealden

TypeForest Row per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence22.716▲ 37%
Burglary1.21.2–
Vehicle crime1.21.2–
Anti-social behaviour20.213▲ 14%
Theft and robbery4.93.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Forest Row72.4▼ 11%
East Grinstead66.9▼ 12%
Sharpthorne39▲ 33%
West Hoathly37▲ 27%
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 Forest Row a safe area?

Forest Row had about 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Forest Row?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and shoplifting (15).