Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Lane area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington , and the 221st 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 The Lane (TN22 2AF) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 0.1% lower than the Arlington average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Lane (TN22 2AF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Straight Half Mile, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Underhill (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Arlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Robian Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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