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Crime in Lower Willingdon

Lower Willingdon had 584 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

BN20, Wealden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lower Willingdon

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71.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common194 in 3 months

Month by month

177 Mar 170 Apr 195 May 209 Jun 196 Jul 179 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour19433%
violence16729%
criminal damage549%
public order387%
theft336%
shoplifting234%
vehicle crime224%
drugs173%

Lower Willingdon against Wealden

TypeLower Willingdon per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence20.516▲ 9%
Burglary1.21.2▼ 9%
Vehicle crime2.71.2▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour23.813▲ 31%
Theft and robbery5.53.8▲ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ratton126.2▼ 17%
Willingdon112.2▲ 2%
Hamlands93.1▲ 12%
Ratton Village73▲ 31%
Polegate71.7▲ 13%
Lower Willingdon71.5▲ 8%
Wannock44.6▲ 48%
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 Lower Willingdon a safe area?

Lower Willingdon had about 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Lower Willingdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (194), followed by violence (167) and criminal damage (54).