Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

29.08.25

Arrests

There were a total of 14 arrests made last week across Wealden.

Three drivers were arrested in Polegate and Hailsham, one for driving over the alcohol limit and two for not cooperating with a roadside preliminary test.

One individual was arrested in Forest Row for breaking bail conditions.

We also made an arrest for criminal damage in Hailsham.

Other offences included assault, possession of an offensive weapon, stalking and controlling/coercive behaviour.

Crowborough Farmers Market

A big thank you to everyone who came out to meet PCSO Brashill at the farmers market on Saturday morning.

It was wonderful to chat, hear your thoughts, and connect with the community face to face.

Our next Crowborough event will take place in the Community Centre on 22nd November 10:30am - we hope to see you there!

Regular patrols will continue throughout Crowborough in the meantime, to help address local concerns and queries.

Monthly Fraud Newsletter

This month’s edition of our Fraud Prevention Newsletter focuses on online safety for children and young people as they return to school. We recognise the growing risks posed by digital platforms. While these technologies offer valuable educational and social opportunities, they also expose young children and teens to a range of serious risks.

Two key threats currently targeting young people are sextortion and money muling.

Our aim is to equip parents, carers, and educators with practical advice to help safeguard children online.

Check out our Fraud Newsletter here https://orlo.uk/lPKYz

September Events

Have the chance to meet your neighbourhood policing team, discuss local concerns and receive crime prevention advice.
Please see September's planned events below.

Herstmonceux:
📆 4th September 
🕓 10:30-12:00 
📍The Hub, BN27 4LG

Rotherfield:
📆 12th September
🕓 11:30-13:00 
📍 Rotherfield St Martin Centre

Frant:
📆 13th September 
🕓 15:00 – 16:00 
📍 Outside the Frant Village Hall 

Heathfield:
Selecta DNA Demonstration
(Selecta DNA kits are designed to reduce theft by coding valuable possessions with unique synthetic DNA)
📆 20th September 
🕓 10:00-12:00 
📍 Hugh Page Limited, Station Road

Hailsham:
📆 25th September
🕓 10:00-12:00
📍 High Street

We hope to see as many of you as possible!

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

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.  

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999, BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter. (For more information on textphone and Relay UK please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html.)