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Crime in Hailsham

Hailsham had 614 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 88% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

BN27, Wealden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hailsham

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97.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common207 in 3 months

Month by month

214 Mar 154 Apr 250 May 183 Jun 240 Jul 191 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20734%
anti-social behaviour19031%
public order579%
criminal damage488%
shoplifting254%
theft213%
other crime213%
drugs193%

Hailsham against Wealden

TypeHailsham per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence32.916▲ 13%
Burglary1.91.2–
Vehicle crime1.11.2▼ 46%
Anti-social behaviour30.213▼ 11%
Theft and robbery3.83.8▼ 29%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hailsham97.5▼ 1%
Horsebridge79.1▲ 8%
Polegate71.7▲ 13%
Herstmonceux43.7▲ 88%
Muddles Green4.8▼ 82%
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 Hailsham a safe area?

Hailsham had about 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hailsham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (207), followed by anti-social behaviour (190) and public order (57).