Crime Rates at Glen Close, Polegate, BN26 5PG

Glen Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Lower Willingdon , and the 146th highest crime rate of 494 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 Glen Close (BN26 5PG) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 36.5% higher than the Lower Willingdon average (37.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 42.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Glen Close (BN26 5PG), the main crime hotspot is near Southfield. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.