Overall reported crime in Wealden has risen in recent years. This is partly due to changes in the way that crime is recorded.
| 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,347 | 6,062 | 6,993 | 5,649 |
Wealden has the lowest levels of reported crime per 1,000 population of any other community partnership area in Sussex. It also has less than half of the overall level of recorded crime for England & Wales.
| Wealden | England & Wales |
|---|---|
| 35 | 78 |