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 July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Ashenground crime rate of 2.60 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Haywards Heath Ashenground Crime Hotspots

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

  • Triangle Road with total crimes: 6
  • Burchetts Close with total crimes: 5
  • B2272 with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • 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 areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • 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 July 2025 the Haywards Heath Ashenground has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Ashenground)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Ashenground)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Ashenground)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
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 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

Haywards Heath Ashenground Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
December 202416
November 20247
October 202417
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Ashenground in July 2025

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

1. Triangle Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burchetts Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B2272 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kilnbarn Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Edmund'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shorts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Gower Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Sussex Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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