Based on May 2026 Police data, Burwash (TN19) recorded the lowest crime rate in East Sussex, with 2 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Uckfield (TN22) recorded 47 crimes in the same period — more than 23x the crime count of the safest area. Notably, all 4 postcode areas analysed in East Sussex recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on May 2026 Police data, Burwash (TN19) is the safest area in East Sussex, recording 2 crimes — 90% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Uckfield (TN22) recorded the most crime in East Sussex in May 2026, with 47 incidents. Anti-social behaviour was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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