Crime Rate in Ardingly and Balcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ardingly and Balcombe

The total recorded crimes in Ardingly and Balcombe, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardingly and Balcombe crime rate of 72.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ardingly and Balcombe, encompassing approximately 644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ardingly and Balcombe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cherry Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Standford Brook Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ardingly and Balcombe?

To understand the safety of Ardingly and Balcombe, we need to analyze Ardingly and Balcombe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Ardingly and Balcombe reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 468 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ardingly and Balcombe witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ardingly and Balcombe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 323 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ardingly and Balcombe witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Ardingly and Balcombe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ardingly and Balcombe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ardingly and Balcombe has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 72.89 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Ardingly and Balcombe crimes were 468. The crime rate of Ardingly and Balcombe in 2024 was 725.81 (year) or 60.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ardingly and Balcombe were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 500.93 (year) or 41.74 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs126 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds59 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town77 2919 2631 3
Haywards Heath Heath50 4714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews49 5625 6509 4
Cuckfield48 6648 5373 7
Hassocks32 10487 7396 6
East Grinstead Ashplats29 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria45 8432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth42 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood27 15370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands21 18408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 12379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill32 11394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes28 14318 18269 15
Haywards Heath Franklands19 20353 16251 17
Burgess Hill Franklands27 16163 24126 24
East Grinstead Baldwins20 19323 17196 20
East Grinstead Imberhorne22 17279 20135 23
Burgess Hill Dunstall16 21293 19227 18
Lindfield10 25256 21210 19
High Weald10 24220 22170 21
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

Ardingly and Balcombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 20244
August 202416
July 202417
June 202424
May 202421
April 202411

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Ardingly and Balcombe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ardingly and Balcombe postcode area is presented below.

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cherry Lane (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Standford Brook Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Selsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Barn Meadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Glebe View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Covert Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Parish Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Black Swan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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