Sedlescombe, Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner and Bodiam — 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
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Sussex Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
10 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (16): ▼ 6 (37%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour5 · 50%
- Violence and sexual offences3 · 30%
- Criminal damage and arson1 · 10%
- Public order1 · 10%
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
6 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect3 · 50%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified2 · 33%
- Awaiting court outcome1 · 17%
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’re working closely with the rural crime team to tackle issues like farm machinery theft. Patrols have been increased in the most affected areas, and we’re keeping local residents informed with up-to-date crime prevention advice to help protect their property.
Set: 2026-06-11
Speeding
We continue to take firm and proactive steps to address concerns around speeding in the area. Targeted patrols and speed enforcement operations, working with Community Speed Watch, have been carried out in known hotspot locations, particularly those identified through community feedback and collision data. We have been using speed detection equipment to monitor driver behaviour, resulting in a number of warnings and enforcement actions, including fixed penalty notices and referrals for further investigation. Our work is not limited to enforcement alone. We’ve also engaged with local residents and community groups to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and promote safer driving habits. Educational campaigns and visibility of patrols have helped reinforce the message that speeding will not be tolerated.
Set: 2026-06-11
Public events & surgeries
Community Meeting - Ewhurst, Staplecross, Cripps Corner & Bodiam
2026-07-27 · Ewhurst & Staplecross Village Hall, Robertsbridge
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Staplecross Village Hall 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 - Sedlescombe
2026-07-31 · Sedlescombe Village Hall, Church Hill, Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Sedlescombe Village Hall 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 - Sedlescombe
2026-09-16 · Sedlescombe Village Hall, Church Hill, Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Sedlescombe Village Hall 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 - Sedlescombe
2026-10-30 · Sedlescombe Village Hall, Church Hill, Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Sedlescombe Village Hall 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 - Sedlescombe
2026-12-15 · Sedlescombe Village Hall, Church Hill, Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a community event in Sedlescombe Village Hall 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.
Team locations
- Battle Police Station (station)North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0EX
Nearby teams in Sussex Police
- Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
- Battle Town and Netherfield
- Brede Valley
- Rother Levels
- Darwell, Burwash, Brightling, Mountfield, Dallington and Whatlington
- Ashdown
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.