Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arlington Road East area has the 37th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington , and the 175th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Arlington Road East (BN27 3NH) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% higher than the Arlington average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arlington Road East (BN27 3NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whiffens Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Meadow Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Arlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whiffens Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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