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Crime in Polegate

Polegate had 328 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

BN26, Wealden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Polegate

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71.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common105 in 3 months

Month by month

83 Mar 101 Apr 106 May 121 Jun 96 Jul 111 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour10532%
violence9328%
criminal damage4012%
public order268%
theft175%
shoplifting155%
drugs113%
other crime62%

Polegate against Wealden

TypePolegate per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence20.316▲ 18%
Burglary0.91.2–
Vehicle crime1.31.2▼ 60%
Anti-social behaviour2313▲ 57%
Theft and robbery4.63.8▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hampden Park129▲ 1%
Willingdon112.2▲ 2%
Stone Cross110.9▼ 1%
Hamlands93.1▲ 12%
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 Polegate a safe area?

Polegate had about 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Polegate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (105), followed by violence (93) and criminal damage (40).