Crime Rate in Cuckfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cuckfield

The total recorded crimes in Cuckfield, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cuckfield crime rate of 51.13 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 Cuckfield, encompassing approximately 1,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Cuckfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Massey Way with total crimes: 12
  • Chownes Mead Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Old House Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Cuckfield?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Cuckfield reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 648 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cuckfield witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Cuckfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 373 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cuckfield witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cuckfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cuckfield has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 51.13 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Cuckfield crimes were 648. The crime rate of Cuckfield in 2024 was 334.66 (year) or 27.89 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cuckfield were around 373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 192.64 (year) or 16.05 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cuckfield)CrimesRank (Cuckfield)CrimesRank (Cuckfield)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
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

Cuckfield 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202524
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 20256
December 20241
October 202412
September 20242

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202532
May 202527
April 202521
March 202517
February 202510
December 20249
November 202417
October 202416
September 202426
August 20249

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20243

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cuckfield in July 2025

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

1. Massey Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
2. Chownes Mead Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Old House Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Pullman Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Alma Copse (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. The Squires (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Jesters (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Goreside Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Bishopstone Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. A272 (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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