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Burglary Rates in South Downs

Wealden, South East, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

9

2.65 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

120

35.3 per 1,000 residents

21% below the UK average7% above the South East regional average

How does South Downs rank?

Within Wealden

13 of 41 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

50th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

3
1
1
1
1
2
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Other Crime
44
37%
Anti-social Behaviour
31
26%
Violence & Sexual
24
20%
Burglary
9
8%
Vehicle Crime
6
5%
Drug Offences
5
4%
Robbery
1
1%
Shoplifting
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in South Downs

Source: Census 2021 · 1,592 households

Detached 69%Semi-detached 18%Terraced 7%Flats 5%

The most common property type in South Downs is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.