Total Crime Rate
89.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Danehill & Fletching , and the 59th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (RH18 5DP) in the last 12 months was 89.1 per 1,000 residents and was 146.0% higher than the Danehill & Fletching average (36.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (RH18 5DP), the main crime hotspot is near Waterworks Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Danehill & Fletching| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Waterworks Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterworks Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterworks Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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