09/05/2025

Arrests

There were a total of 17 arrests made last week across the Wealden district.

4 drivers were arrested in Hailsham, Mayfield, Crowborough and East Hoathly for drink driving.

We made 1 arrest for someone who was drunk and disorderly in public in Polegate.

Other offences included criminal damage, assault, theft from another person and failure to appear at court.

Thank you to the public who continue reporting. Your reports play a huge part in keeping our streets and roads safe, allowing us to target our patrols where we're needed most.

VE Day

Yesterday, we remembered all those who lost their lives in conflict this VE day.

Yesterday marked 80 years since the guns fell silent in Europe as World War Two neared its end.

This VE Day, Sussex Police remembers all of those who lost their lives in the conflict and made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom.

Are you Weather Ready?

We're expecting sunshine this weekend! Thinking and preparing ahead can make a real difference.

Here's some tips from the Met Office to help you make the most of the Summer this year > https://orlo.uk/P8epD

Don't forget, we're on hand 24/7 should you need us.

Call us on 101, or make a report online (https://orlo.uk/alzwL) if non urgent.

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Speedchecks

Keeping our roads safe is an important part of policing.

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.

We have no intention of hiding to catch those who are speeding, but instead to be seen as a visible deterrent.

Officers have recently been in Danehill, carrying out routine speed checks to help:

- Reduce death and injury on the roads
- Improve the quality of life for local communities
- Reduce the speed of vehicles to the speed limit
- Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed

Please, watch your speed. 

Evening patrols near the coast

PCSO Tilbury was out and about yesterday (8th) patrolling the areas of East Dean and Birling Gap.

Birling Gap is owned by the National Trust, and sees thousands of tourists enjoying the beautiful views annually, typically throughout the spring and summer.

We urge the public to stay safe whilst in the area. Whilst it may make for a great photo, your safety is paramount - please keep away from the cliff edges, and keep dogs on a lead.

The area is also subject to high levels of anti-social driving, and we typically see higher reports this time of year when the weather is warm.

We'd like to remind motorists to stay vigilant - the scenery may be beautiful, but there are sharp bends in the road. Please drive at a suitable speed and be mindful of other road users and pedestrians.

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, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.