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Crime in Westham

Westham had 44 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 29 Wealden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 121% above the middle Wealden area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

BN24, Wealden · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Westham

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114.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 29Wealden rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 18 Apr 10 May 10 Jun 20 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1227%
anti-social behaviour1023%
shoplifting920%
drugs49%
theft25%
vehicle crime25%
criminal damage25%
other crime25%

Westham against Wealden

TypeWestham per 1,000Middle Wealden areaChange
Violence31.316–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime5.21.2–
Anti-social behaviour26.113–
Theft and robbery5.23.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westham114.9▲ 16%
Stone Cross110.9▼ 1%
Friday Street109▲ 3%
Langney92.2▲ 19%
Langney Village87.6▲ 6%
Pevensey78.3▼ 14%
Pevensey Bay74.5▲ 37%
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 Westham a safe area?

Westham had about 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 29 Wealden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and shoplifting (9).