Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stumblewood Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Uckfield New Town , and the 188th lowest 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 Stumblewood Close (TN22 5GA) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% lower than the Uckfield New Town average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stumblewood Close (TN22 5GA), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Way. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Uckfield New Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Common Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lyewood Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Spinney | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ponds View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Spinney | Under investigation |
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