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Crime in Rotherfield

Rotherfield had 7 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 11.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% below the middle Wealden area. Crime was down 59% on the three months before.

TN6, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Rotherfield

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11.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
-59%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 1 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence229%
criminal damage114%
other crime114%
anti-social behaviour114%
public order114%
theft114%

Rotherfield against Wealden

TypeRotherfield per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence3.316–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime01.2–
Anti-social behaviour1.613–
Theft and robbery1.63.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crowborough54.4▲ 15%
Mayfield15.7▼ 65%
Groombridge13.8–
Frant11.8▼ 45%
Rotherfield11.4▼ 59%
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 Rotherfield a safe area?

Rotherfield had about 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rotherfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (2), followed by criminal damage (1) and other crime (1).