Local Crime

08/08/2025

Arrests

Last week saw 21 arrests made across the Wealden district for a number of offences.

4 drivers were arrested for being over the alcohol limit in Polegate, Hailsham, Framfield and Crowborough.

We arrested one male for theft from a shop, and other for possession with intent to supply a class A drug in Hailsham.

2 arrests were made for criminal damage in Hellingly and Hailsham.

Other offences included burglary, breaking bail conditions, stalking and assault.

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Fundraising!

Sussex and Surrey Police officers and staff have raised over £12,000 for charity.

Care of Police Survivors is a charity that supports the families of police men and women who died during their service.

At the end of July, 16 dedicated officers and staff embarked on a poignant, long-distance cycle ride in honour of fallen colleagues.

The team set off from Brighton Pier on Thursday, 31 July, cycling over 230 miles through the South East before joining riders from across the UK for a memorial service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, arriving on Sunday, 3 August.

You can support the team by visiting their fundraising page: https://orlo.uk/KUmyb

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Meeting reminder for Stone Cross/Pevensey/Westham

Do you live in Stone Cross, Pevensey or Westham?

Come and meet your local PCSO!

PCSO Thompson will be holding two street meetings, giving local residents the chance to meet their local policing team, raise any concerns or issues, and receive crucial crime prevention advice!

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You can find us at the following locations:

18th August 2025

14:00 - 16:00

Sea Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6ES.

28th August 2025

10:00 - 12:00

Council Car Park, Stone Cross, BN24 5DZ.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Hotspot Policing

Have you seen our Hotspot car yet? It could be in your area over the summer.

Our officers are holding engagement events in Hotspot areas over the coming weeks.

If you see them come and say hello or share your concerns. We’re here for you.

Competition time – come along to an event, meet our officers and have a chance to win one of 7 Hotspot skateboards!

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Contact us!

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click  www.sussex.police.uk,  (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call). 

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area. 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, contact us via TypeTalk on 18000 or by texting on 65999.

01/08/2025

Arrests

Last week, we made 16 arrests across the district for a number of different offences.

5 drivers were arrested. 1 for driving whilst disqualified in Maresfield, 3 for drink driving in Hailsham, Horam and Hellingly, and 1 for drug driving in Polegate.

We arrested an individual for possesion of a class A drug in Hailsham.

5 arrests were made for assault in Hailsham, Crowborough, Polegate and Forest Row.

Other offences included criminal damage, theft of a motor vehicle and GBH.

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Closure order in Stone Cross

We have secured a full closure order on a flat in Hedge Parsley Crescent, Stone Cross.

The property was linked to anti-social behaviour, persistent drug use, criminal damage and disorder.

Officers from Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working to tackle ongoing issues at 22 Hedge Parsley Crescent and in the immediate area.

In conjunction with partners, including Orbit Housing and Wealden District Council, police applied for a Full Closure Order under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The application for the closure was heard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday (25t July) and was granted in full.

As a result, the address was closed to all people on the same day as the court hearing and will remain closed for three months.

Anybody who fails to comply with the order could be liable for prosecution and up to six months in prison and/or fines.

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Graham Bond said: “We are pleased to have put a stop to criminal activity at this address. The action taken will have a positive impact on the community.”

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📣 MEET YOUR LOCAL PCSO - AUGUST EVENTS 📣

We have a number of events this month across the district, allowing you to meet your local PCSOs. Have the chance to meet your neighbourhood policing team, discuss local concerns and receive crime prevention advice.

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Alderbrook:
📆 4th August
🕓 10:00-12:00
📍Alderbrook Residents Coffee Morning at St Richards Church

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Uckfield:
📆 7th August
🕓 14:00 – 16:00
📍 Civic Center, TN22 1AE

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Alfriston:
📆 10th August
🕓 13:00-14:00
📍 Outside the Alfriston Village Church

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Fletching:
📆 14th August  
🕓 14:30-15:30
📍 Village Hall Car Park, TN22 3SS

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Forest Row:
📆 18th August
🕓 15:30 – 16:30
📍 Forest Row Community Centre Car Park

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Pevensey and Westham:
📆 18th August
🕓 14:00 - 16:00
📍 Sea Road Car Park, BN24 6ES

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Maresfield:
📆 18th August
🕓 18:00-20:00
📍 Maresfield Recreation Ground Pavillion

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East Hoathly:
📆 19th August
🕓 18:00-20:00
📍 Lydfords Care Home

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Crowborough:
📆 23rd August
🕓 09:00-12:30
📍 Crowborough Farmers Market

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Stone Cross:
📆 28th August
🕓 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Council Car Park, BN24 5DZ

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We look forward to seeing many of you there!

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Surrey Police and Sussex Police Fraud Newsletter

Please find the July 25 newsletter here > https://orlo.uk/JCcLj

Every year, the British public loses billions of pounds to fraudsters.

With scams ranging from the simplest confidence trick to the most sophisticated high-tech online fraud, it pays to keep up to date with the latest news and advice.

For more advice and support please visit our website: https://orlo.uk/rz8ip

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Contact us!

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click  www.sussex.police.uk,  (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call). 

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area. 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, contact us via TypeTalk on 18000 or by texting on 65999.

Arrests

There were 20 arrests made in total throughout Wealden last week.

We arrested an individual for theft of a motor vehicle in Herstmonceux.

A drink driver was arrested in Heathfield.

Six individuals were arrested for assault in Crowborough, Buxted, Willingdon, Polegate and Pevensey Bay.

Other offences included being in possession of an offensive weapon in public, breaking bail conditions and failing to appear at court.

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Operation Downsway

We continue to conduct road safety checks and patrols of your roads as part of our Op Downsway Summer activities.

Whilst on a patrol earlier this week on the roads around Uckfield, officers were alert to a vehicle driving with a tyre defect.

After being safely stopped just outside Uckfield and spoken to, it was quickly apparent the vehicles tyre was flat; after speaking to the driver and conducting further checks, it also transpired the driver held no insurance and was also disqualified from driving!

As a result the vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, and the driver will now be summonsed to Court for the offences of no insurance and driving whilst disqualified.

Drivers are reminded of their responsibility to not only ensure their vehicle is road safe, but also that all documents are in order; continued patrols and stop checks will continue throughout the Summer months as part of commitment to keeping the roads of Sussex safe for all road users.

Our officers have also been out conducting regular speed checks this week in response to concerns from residents.

Speed contributes to more than half of all fatal collisions on our roads, and on average kills or injures 137 young people a week. This includes collisions where the driver was within the speed limit but driving too fast for the road conditions.

Yes, we're still out catching criminals - policing comes in many different forms, and keeping our roads safe is one of our many priorities.

We aim to act as a deterrent, ensuring that drivers are following the speed limit in areas that are prone to speeding, as well as:

- Reduce death and injury on the roads.

- Improve the quality of life for local communities.

- Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed.

You can also report ASB driving via Operation Crackdown here: https://orlo.uk/bfuuy

If a crime is in action, or there's an emergency, please call 999.

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Eastbourne 999 event!

Join us at this year's Eastbourne 999 Weekend!

The 999 Weekend will take place this weekend on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th of July between 1000 (Sat) 1100 (Sun) - 1700.

Organised by Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, RNLI and supported by your Eastbourne Borough Council; the event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of their local emergency services and get an up-close look at some of the 999 response vehicles used across Sussex.

Find out more about the, teams, stands, units and services on display over the weekend on the gates and timetables displayed on site over the weekend.

More info here 999 Display Weekend

Arrests‍

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Last week, officers made a total of 21 arrests throughout the Wealden district.

5 drivers were arrested in Hailsham, East Dean, Uckfield and Pevensey. 2 of those were driving whilst over the drink limit, 2 for driving whilst over the drug limit, and 1 for driving with an invalid licence.

We made 1 arrest for criminal damage in Crowborough.

7 individuals were arrested for assault in Hailsham, Polegate, Crowborough and Uckfield.

Other offences included stalking and threats to damage/destroy property.‍

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Court Result

A father and son have been sentenced over their roles in a serious collision near Pevensey.

The driver was behind the wheel of a Ford Escort that was not roadworthy.

Footage from his friends showed him driving at high speeds and showing off.

He later lost control and overturned his vehicle into a watery ditch.

The collision caused serious injuries to a woman travelling in the vehicle.

But instead of calling the emergency services, the then 17-year-old called his father and the pair concocted a story about the crash.

Read more about the story here https://orlo.uk/RVpRq ‍

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Appeal‍

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Did you witness a collision on the A27 at Firle?

We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision on the A27 eastbound in Firle on Thursday (19 June).

The collision involving three vehicles took place at around 7.20am. Two people were taken to hospital with injuries.

The road was closed in both directions between the Drusillas roundabout and the Beddingham roundabout while the vehicles were recovered. The road has since reopened.

Officers are investigating and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any relevant information such as CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage to please email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Oldbeach.

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‍Educational outreach to keep our children safe

As part of our ongoing educational outreach work, we returned to Hailsham Community College this week, on Tuesday 18th June.

Supported by school staff and our drug detection dog, Millie, we conducted a passive search as the students arrived at school.

The visit was not in response to any specific concerns, but formed part of a wider programme designed to raise awareness amongst students and provide insights into the specialist resources available to keep communities safe.

It’s great to work in partnership with schools who share a proactive approach to student well-being and safety.

Thank you to Hailsham Community College for welcoming us again, and to the students who were all displaying both respect and engagement throughout the visit.

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‍Staying safe in the sun

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Many of us welcome the warmer weather, but with that can come health risks.

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We're sharing some tips on how to stay safe in the sun on behalf of the NHS.

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For advice on how to cope in the hot weather, read more here https://orlo.uk/boRpe

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Contact us

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For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).

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Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.

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Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.

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If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.