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 March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Bentswood crime rate of 1.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Haywards Heath Bentswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Trees with total crimes: 5
  • Mayflower Court with total crimes: 2
  • Little Bentswood with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Haywards Heath Bentswood has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 15th 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.

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
Burgess Hill Leylands21 18408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 12379 13301 11
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 Bentswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202430
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 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
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Bentswood in March 2025

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

1. High Trees (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mayflower Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Little Bentswood (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Quakers Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Delaware Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. New England Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Priory Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Eastern Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manaton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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