Total Crime Rate
15.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oldfield Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hailsham Central , and the 79th 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 Oldfield Crescent (BN27 1TS) in the last 12 months was 15.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Hailsham Central average (109.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oldfield Crescent (BN27 1TS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Cedars, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Willow Avenue (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hailsham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Douglas Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meadow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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