Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Bentswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Bentswood

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Bentswood, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Bentswood crime rate of 2.67 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 Bentswood, encompassing approximately 16,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Haywards Heath Bentswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plymouth Way with total crimes: 8
  • Boston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barn Cottage Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haywards Heath Bentswood?

To understand the safety of Haywards Heath Bentswood, we need to analyze Haywards Heath Bentswood 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 Bentswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 370 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haywards Heath Bentswood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Bentswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 320 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Bentswood witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywards Heath Bentswood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Haywards Heath Bentswood has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Bentswood crimes were 370. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Bentswood in 2024 was 22.44 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Bentswood were around 320 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.41 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Bentswood)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Bentswood)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Bentswood)
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
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

Haywards Heath Bentswood 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202517
April 202520
March 20258
February 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202519
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Bentswood in July 2025

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

1. Plymouth Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Boston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Barn Cottage Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodstock Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. New England Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Lexington Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Hanbury Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.