Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Mellion Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington , and the 152nd highest 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 St Mellion Close (BN27 3UY) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.1% higher than the Arlington average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Mellion Close (BN27 3UY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Belfry, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Race Track (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Arlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Belfry | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pitreavie Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Belfry | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Belfry | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Belfry | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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