Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Downsview area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand , and the 188th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Downsview (TN21 8PE) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 18.0% lower than the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand average (34.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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 Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downsview (TN21 8PE), the main crime hotspot is near Beeches Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Framfield & Cross-in-Hand| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mutton Hall Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beeches Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beeches Close | Under investigation |
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