Total Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Huggetts Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lower Willingdon , and the 128th 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 Huggetts Lane (BN22 0LH) in the last 12 months was 20.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Huggetts Lane (BN22 0LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pinewood Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Anderida Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lower Willingdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Berwick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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