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.

Woman raped at Chapel Green

Police are investigating a sexual assault which occurred in the early hours of this morning in Crowborough (Saturday 31st).

New unit to help police tackle violent crime in Sussex

The Government have awarded Sussex £880,000 to set up specialist teams to tackle violent crime. The cash is being...

Break-in on Farningham Road

Overnight the saxophone store on Farningham Road has once again suffered a major burglary. A gang stole 29 saxophones,...

Distraction burglary

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Sussex Police are warning businesses in the area to be mindful of the risk from distraction burglary. On 21st...

Licensing checks across Wealden

Sussex Police’s Licensing Officer has recently been visiting licensed premises in Wealden to educate owners and staff about “proxy...

Drink-driver jailed for fatal collision

A drink-driver who killed two people travelling home the Crowborough Carnival has today been jailed.

Praise for Police Officers

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Two detectives have received awards for helping to bring a former doctor who sexually abused children, in Crowborough and...

“Mindless Vandalism”

Police would like help in identifying a young man in connection to damage to a parked car in Crowborough....

Theft of power tools

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Thieves broke into a garage at a property on Hurtis Hill close to the junction with Harlequin Lane on...

Group of youths attack man

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Following an incident in Uckfield town centre on Sunday in which a 26-year-old man was assaulted by a group...