Total Crime Rate
60.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hempstead Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Uckfield East , and the 116th 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 Hempstead Lane (TN22 3DL) in the last 12 months was 60.1 per 1,000 residents and was 28.8% lower than the Uckfield East average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hempstead Lane (TN22 3DL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Laurels, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Michelham Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Uckfield East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Laurels | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Oakwood Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
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