Crime Rate in Burgess Hill St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill St Andrews crime rate of 3.79 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 St Andrews, encompassing approximately 12,930 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Burgess Hill St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 5
  • Aphrodite Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burgess Hill St Andrews?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill St Andrews, we need to analyze Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 St Andrews reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 625 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill St Andrews experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 509 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burgess Hill St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 St Andrews Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burgess Hill St Andrews has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill St Andrews crimes were 625. The crime rate of Burgess Hill St Andrews in 2024 was 48.34 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews were around 509 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.36 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 4 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
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
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

Burgess Hill St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202414
July 202415
June 202412
May 20245
April 202417

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202415
July 202421
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 202421
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill St Andrews in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Nursery (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Aphrodite Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Craftsmans Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kilnwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tinchurch Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Atkinson Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Woodleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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