Total Crime Rate
87.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
36.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Elms Cottages area has the 13th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Arlington , and the 52nd highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elms Cottages (TN22 5XE) in the last 12 months was 87.6 per 1,000 residents and was 111.2% higher than the Arlington average (41.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elms Cottages (TN22 5XE), the main crime hotspot is near Tile Barn Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tile Barn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Tile Barn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tile Barn Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tile Barn Close | Under investigation |
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