Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Sussex Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
This police station front office is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 12 midday.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
17 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (16): ▲ 1 (6%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences4 · 24%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 18%
- Burglary3 · 18%
- Drugs2 · 12%
- Other theft2 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson1 · 6%
- Possession of weapons1 · 6%
- Other crime1 · 6%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
11 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified6 · 55%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 27%
- Unable to prosecute suspect1 · 9%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 9%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Rural Crime - Burglary & Theft
We continue to work closely with the Rural Crime Team and cross boarder officers in Kent to tackle offences such as farm machinery theft. Patrols have already been increased in the most affected areas, and officers have engaged directly with landowners and residents to provide tailored crime prevention advice. Our efforts remain focused on identifying offenders, protecting rural property, and maintaining a visible presence to deter further criminal activity. We’re committed to supporting the rural community and ensuring those responsible for these crimes are held to account.
Set: 2026-06-02
Anti-social behaviour
We are intensifying our efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour through targeted, high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot areas. Officers are proactively identifying individuals responsible and addressing their behaviour through a range of proportionate and preventative measures. These include delivering words of advice, building positive relationships with young people, engaging with parents and guardians, conducting community surveys to better understand local concerns, and issuing Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) where appropriate. This multi-faceted approach is designed to mitigate harm, prevent escalation, and provide early intervention.
Set: 2026-06-02
Public events & surgeries
Community Meeting - Brightling & Dallington
2026-07-27 · Dallington Old School Village Hall,
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Whatlington
2026-09-01 · Whatlington - Location to be confirmed.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Whatlington to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Burwash
2026-09-10 · Location TBC
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Burwash to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Brightling & Dallington
2026-09-28 · Dallington Old School Village Hall,
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Brightling & Dallington
2026-11-02 · Dallington Old School Village Hall,
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Burwash
2026-11-30 · The Pavilion, Burwash Common Car Park
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Burwash to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Meeting - Whatlington
2026-12-08 · Whatlington Village Hall - Main Hall, Whatlington Road, Battle.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Whatlington to talk with residents and local businesses. We encourage anyone living or working in the area to come along, meet your local officers, and share any concerns or ideas you may have. These events are a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships and work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Sussex Police
- Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
- Battle Town and Netherfield
- Ticehurst, Etchingham, Flimwell, and Stonegate
- Crowhurst, Catsfield and Hooe
- Heathfield East
- Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Sussex Police.