Crime Rate in Hassocks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hassocks

The total recorded crimes in Hassocks, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hassocks crime rate of 5.18 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 Hassocks, encompassing approximately 7,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Hassocks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brook Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Reed Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hassocks?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Hassocks reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 487 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hassocks witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Hassocks experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 396 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hassocks witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hassocks Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hassocks has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Hassocks crimes were 487. The crime rate of Hassocks in 2024 was 66.38 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hassocks were around 396 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.98 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hassocks)CrimesRank (Hassocks)CrimesRank (Hassocks)
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
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
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

Hassocks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 202419
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hassocks in May 2025

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

1. Brighton Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Brook Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Reed Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windmill Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ockley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hurst Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hurst Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Stanford Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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