Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Leylands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Leylands

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Leylands crime rate of 4.91 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 Leylands, encompassing approximately 8,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairbridge Way with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 5

How safe is Burgess Hill Leylands?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Leylands, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Leylands 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 Leylands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 408 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Leylands witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Leylands had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 273 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Leylands recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burgess Hill Leylands has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Leylands crimes were 408. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Leylands in 2024 was 46.62 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.19 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath42 9714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews35 11625 6509 4
Haywards Heath Bentswood53 5370 14320 10
Hassocks38 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill22 18394 12269 16
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
Haywards Heath Lucastes21 19318 18269 15
East Grinstead Imberhorne27 15279 20135 23
Haywards Heath Franklands22 17353 16251 17
East Grinstead Baldwins24 16323 17196 20
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 22293 19227 18
High Weald18 20220 22170 21
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248
July 202415

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 202419

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Leylands in May 2025

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

1. Fairbridge Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Bridge Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dumbrills Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Leylands Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Freek'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Leylands Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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