Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Dunstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Dunstall, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Dunstall crime rate of 1.25 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 Burgess Hill Dunstall, encompassing approximately 12,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burgess Hill Dunstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Lodge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Triangle Way with total crimes: 3
  • Gatehouse Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burgess Hill Dunstall?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Burgess Hill Dunstall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 293 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Dunstall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Dunstall had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 227 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Dunstall recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill Dunstall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burgess Hill Dunstall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burgess Hill Dunstall has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Dunstall crimes were 293. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Dunstall in 2024 was 22.98 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Dunstall were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.80 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking 18 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
Ardingly and Balcombe47 7468 8323 9
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
Lindfield10 25256 21210 19
High Weald10 24220 22170 21
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Dunstall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Dunstall in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burgess Hill Dunstall postcode area is presented below.

1. South Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Triangle Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Robin Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Fairlea Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walnut Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Clifton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mocatta Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Withy Bush (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. West Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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