Total Crime Rate
24.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Common Way area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Uckfield New Town , and the 156th 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 Old Common Way (TN22 5GG) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Common Way (TN22 5GG), the main crime hotspot is near Larch End. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Burglary | The Spinney | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ponds View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Spinney | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Common Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lyewood Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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