Crime Rates at The White Friars, Boreham Street, Hailsham, BN27 4RR

The White Friars area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellingly , and the 156th highest crime rate of 492 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 The White Friars (BN27 4RR) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% lower than the Hellingly average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The White Friars (BN27 4RR), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.