Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Ashenground: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Ashenground, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Ashenground crime rate of 2.30 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 Haywards Heath Ashenground, encompassing approximately 13,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Haywards Heath Ashenground Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Highland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holmbush Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haywards Heath Ashenground?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Haywards Heath Ashenground demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 379 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Ashenground witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Ashenground had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 301 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Ashenground witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywards Heath Ashenground Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Haywards Heath Ashenground has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Ashenground crimes were 379. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Ashenground in 2024 was 28.12 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Ashenground were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.33 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 11 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
Burgess Hill St Andrews49 5625 6509 4
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
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

Haywards Heath Ashenground Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
December 202416
November 20247
October 202417
September 20246
August 20249
July 202419
June 202432
May 202417
April 202415

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Ashenground in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Highland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Holmbush Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. B2272 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Colwell Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wivelsfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bolding Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burchetts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sheppeys (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. White Heather Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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