Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Franklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Franklands

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Franklands crime rate of 3.02 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 Franklands, encompassing approximately 7,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weavers Close with total crimes: 6
  • Avonhurst with total crimes: 3
  • Shearing Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burgess Hill Franklands?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Franklands, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Franklands 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 Franklands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 163 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Franklands had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 126 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burgess Hill Franklands has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Franklands crimes were 163. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Franklands in 2024 was 21.43 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands were around 126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.56 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Franklands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Franklands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Franklands)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath36 11714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews53 5625 6509 4
Hassocks45 8487 7396 6
Crawley Down and Turners Hill48 6394 12269 16
Ardingly and Balcombe46 7468 8323 9
East Grinstead Ashplats34 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria26 18432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth45 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood44 10370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands31 15408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground35 12379 13301 11
Haywards Heath Franklands32 14353 16251 17
Haywards Heath Lucastes23 20318 18269 15
Burgess Hill Dunstall29 16293 19227 18
East Grinstead Baldwins16 23323 17196 20
Lindfield27 17256 21210 19
Bolney24 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne11 25279 20135 23
High Weald17 22220 22170 21
East Grinstead Herontye15 24155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood9 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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 (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20256
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Franklands in July 2025

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

1. Weavers Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Avonhurst (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shearing Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thornhurst (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Singleton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chilcomb (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barnden Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. B2113 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Doubledays (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Silverdale Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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