Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wannock Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lower Willingdon , and the 47th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wannock Lane (BN20 9SJ) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.0% lower than the Lower Willingdon average (40.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wannock Lane (BN20 9SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wannock Avenue. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lower Willingdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glen Close | — |
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