Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Meeds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Meeds

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Meeds crime rate of 6.36 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 Meeds, encompassing approximately 12,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Keymer Parade with total crimes: 6

How safe is Burgess Hill Meeds?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Meeds, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Meeds 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 Meeds reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 709 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Meeds witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Meeds experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 636 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Meeds witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burgess Hill Meeds has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Meeds crimes were 709. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Meeds in 2024 was 55.63 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds were around 636 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.90 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Meeds)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Meeds)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Meeds)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
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
Burgess Hill Franklands23 21163 24126 24
East Grinstead Herontye15 24155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood9 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 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 Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202515
April 202525
March 20258
February 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202518
April 202512
March 202512
February 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 202418
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 202510
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Meeds in July 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Keymer Parade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Middle Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Meeds Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Lower Church Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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