Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Primrose Field area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels , and the 218th highest 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 Primrose Field (BN24 5GN) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 16.2% lower than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ).
In the area around Primrose Field (BN24 5GN), the main crime hotspot is near Hedge Parsley Crescent. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ramsons Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hedge Parsley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boniface Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burdock Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burdock Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blackberry Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Blackberry Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackberry Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackberry Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Herb Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bracken Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bracken Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hedge Parsley Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Banner Way | — |
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