February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BN5 Crime Intelligence Report
BN5 recorded 27 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 32.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 17.4% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
27trending_down -32.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.27per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
449
Within BN5 district
Mid Sussex
8,249
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Holmbush Lane Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Church Street Map | total: 2 Burglary: 1 Public order: 1 | 2 |
| Benson Road Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Robbery: 1 | 2 |
| Horn Lane Map | total: 2 Public order: 2 | 2 |
| Downsview Map | total: 1 Theft from the person: 1 | 1 |
| Albourne Road Map | total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| Kidders Lane Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Fletcher Way Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Hollands Road Map | total: 1 Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| Banfield Gardens Map | total: 1 Public order: 1 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
9
33.3%
Public Order
6
22.2%
Anti-social Behaviour
4
14.8%
Burglary
3
11.1%
Theft from Person
1
3.7%
Other Theft
1
3.7%
Drug Offences
1
3.7%
Robbery
1
3.7%
Other Crime
1
3.7%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -32.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +17.4%
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