Category: Crime

News about criminal activity, anti-social behaviour or wrongdoing which either occured in Crowborough and/or involved people as victims or culprits who live in the area. Arrests, convictions and sentencing. Crime prevention advice, deterrents, Neighbourhood Watch schemes and other action being taken to tackle crime and the fear of crime. Warnings of rogue traders and scams. Crime statistics. Police and Crime Commissioner (inc elections). Policing priorities and activities. Support for Victims of crime.

Crowborough man jailed after driving whilst disqualified

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Christopher Pope, 36, of Alderbrook Close in Crowborough has been jailed for 8 weeks after admitting he was driving...

Stolen horse box and a motorcycle recovered in Crowborough

A suspected stolen horse box and a motorcycle have been recovered by Kent Police in Crowborough. On Sunday 1st...

Sussex Police check for under-age booze sales

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Over the weekend of 20/21st January, Sussex Police licensing team carried out an operation in the region in relation to the...

Wealden welcomes new police inspector Jon Gross

A new police Inspector has taken over in Wealden following the retirement of Inspector Tony Wakefield. Now in charge is Inspector...

Council U-turn on drivers flouting parking rules

Next week Wealden District Council will consider what should be done to improve on street parking arrangements to manage driver behaviour...

Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

Using your phone while driving could cost you £200 and six points on your licence. It could also cost...

Man arrested on suspicion of burglaries & car crime

A 28-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with several offences of burglary and thefts from motor vehicles...

Crowborough man pleads guilty to assault

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Steven Weller of Luxford Drive in Crowborough pleaded guilty of Assault by Beating at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 11th...

Crowborough man arrested after assault

A 58-year old man from Crowborough was arrested at East Croydon railway station on Tuesday morning following an assault...

Bronze statue stolen from the Horder Centre in Crowborough

Bronze Stag at The Horder Centre stolen

The bronze statue of a stag was stolen over the weekend from the entrance roundabout at The Horder Centre...