Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fir Tree Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hailsham Central , and the 48th 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 Fir Tree Close (BN27 1HQ) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 89.0% lower than the Hailsham Central average (109.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fir Tree Close (BN27 1HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Battle Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hailsham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meadow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Battle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Battle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebeating Gardens | Under investigation |
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