Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

05.09.25

Arrests

There were 23 arrests made in Wealden last week.

We arrested a male for shoplifting in Hailsham.

Two drivers were arrested in Polegate and Uckfield, one for drink driving and the other for drug driving.

We arrested two individuals for theft of a motor vehicle in Mayfield.

Other offences included assault, recall to prison, threats to kill and criminal damage.

Vehicle owners in East Sussex – stay vigilant!
We’ve seen a rise in thefts of Toyota Hiluxes in recent weeks. 

🔒 Please take steps to protect your vehicle:

- Park in a garage, driveway, or well-lit area with CCTV
- Use a visible steering lock to deter thieves
- Consider a secondary immobiliser or blocking in with another vehicle
- Reprogram keys if you’ve bought second-hand
- If you own an EV, secure your charging cable

If you see anything suspicious, report it to us online or call 101 quoting Operation Aldwich, or dial 999 in an emergency.
Let’s work together to keep our communities safe. 

Read more 👉 Advice to vehicle owners following East Sussex thefts | Sussex Police

Cadets Supporting Safer Communities

As part of our ongoing commitment to serious violence reduction, our cadets took part in a knife sweep in Hailsham.

The cadets carried out open-air searches at Western Road Rec and Gleneagles Country Park, engaging with members of the public, including other young people, to raise awareness about #Op Safety - our dedicated response to reduce knife crime and serious violence in Sussex.

Our cadets were able to put into practice the search techniques they've been learning in the classroom, resulting in:

🗣️ 24 people spoken to
🔍 1 large cannister of nitrous oxide recovered
📄 Evidence of drug use located
📢 Intel submitted for further action

It was fantastic to see our cadets out in uniform, positively received by the public, and taking an active role in crime prevention.

Uckfield Carnival patrols
As Uckfield prepares for a busy carnival weekend, there will be an increased police presence in the area. This is part of our continued efforts to keep the community safe and ensure the event runs smoothly for everyone.

Following reports of incidents and concerns from both residents and businesses around youth anti-social behaviour, there will be a dispersal order in place this weekend - giving officers and PCSOs the power to direct any persons to leave the location. 

Superintendent Rachel Swinney says “Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take swift action where necessary to remove individuals who are causing alarm or distress to others. Our priority is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the carnival for everyone in the community”.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Government Alerts

The government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound, and vibrate.

You will not need to take any action.

Emergency Alerts are used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather.

Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, in case it needs to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more here https://orlo.uk/HUkwe

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.)