Total Crime Rate
30.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Poppy Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Polegate Central , and the 230th lowest 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 Poppy Close (BN26 6FF) in the last 12 months was 30.4 per 1,000 residents and was 28.1% lower than the Polegate Central average (42.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poppy Close (BN26 6FF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandringham Lane, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lavender Grove (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bluebell Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandringham Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Lavender Grove | Under investigation |
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