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Crime in Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 88% on the three months before.

BN27, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Herstmonceux

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43.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+88%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 4 Apr 8 May 14 Jun 11 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1134%
anti-social behaviour413%
criminal damage413%
public order39%
theft39%
burglary26%
vehicle crime26%
drugs26%

Herstmonceux against Wealden

TypeHerstmonceux per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence1516–
Burglary2.71.2–
Vehicle crime2.71.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.513–
Theft and robbery4.13.8–

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%
Herstmonceux43.7▲ 88%
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 Herstmonceux a safe area?

Herstmonceux had about 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Herstmonceux?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and criminal damage (4).