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Crime in Friston

Friston had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 23.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

BN20, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Friston

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23.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
public ordermost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 3 Apr 3 May 5 Jun 2 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order431%
violence431%
anti-social behaviour323%
drugs18%
theft18%

Friston against Wealden

TypeFriston per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence7.216–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime01.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.413–
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
Downside98.1▼ 4%
Old Town82.9▼ 24%
Friston23.5▲ 8%
East Dean23.5▲ 8%
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 Friston a safe area?

Friston had about 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was public order.

What is the most common crime in Friston?

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