Crime Rate in Copthorne and Worth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copthorne and Worth

The total recorded crimes in Copthorne and Worth, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copthorne and Worth crime rate of 16.76 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 Copthorne and Worth, encompassing approximately 2,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Copthorne and Worth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Border Chase with total crimes: 17
  • Payne Way with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Copthorne and Worth?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Copthorne and Worth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 394 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Copthorne and Worth witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Copthorne and Worth had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 288 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Copthorne and Worth witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Copthorne and Worth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Copthorne and Worth has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 16.76 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Copthorne and Worth crimes were 394. The crime rate of Copthorne and Worth in 2024 was 153.53 (year) or 12.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Copthorne and Worth were around 288 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.22 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)
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
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Leylands43 8408 10273 14
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

Copthorne and Worth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202519
February 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202422
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Copthorne and Worth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Copthorne and Worth postcode area is presented below.

1. Border Chase (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Payne Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Langridge Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Shipleybridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. A264 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Worsell Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Abergavenny Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Roundabout Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Major'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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