Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Franklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Franklands

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Franklands, Mid Sussex, UK in December 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Franklands crime rate of 1.41 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 Franklands, encompassing approximately 14,905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Dec were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Haywards Heath Franklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruppell Rise with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Hoblands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Haywards Heath Franklands?

To understand the safety of Haywards Heath Franklands, we need to analyze Haywards Heath Franklands 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 Franklands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 353 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haywards Heath Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Franklands had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 251 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haywards Heath Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywards Heath Franklands Crime Statstics

In December 2025 the Haywards Heath Franklands has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Franklands crimes were 353. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Franklands in 2024 was 23.68 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Franklands were around 251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaDecember 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Franklands)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Franklands)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Franklands)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs109 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds56 2709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town52 3919 2631 3
Haywards Heath Heath49 4714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews31 9625 6509 4
Cuckfield35 7648 5373 7
Copthorne and Worth45 5394 11288 12
Hassocks31 11487 7396 6
Burgess Hill Leylands42 6408 10273 14
East Grinstead Ashplats22 14358 15329 8
Ardingly and Balcombe24 12468 8323 9
Haywards Heath Ashenground32 8379 13301 11
Burgess Hill Victoria24 13432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Bentswood31 10370 14320 10
Crawley Down and Turners Hill16 22394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes18 20318 18269 15
East Grinstead Baldwins21 15323 17196 20
Lindfield20 17256 21210 19
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 21293 19227 18
Burgess Hill Franklands19 18163 24126 24
Bolney19 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne12 24279 20135 23
High Weald9 25220 22170 21
East Grinstead Herontye15 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood4 2688 2666 26

Haywards Heath Franklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202511
November 202513
October 202514
September 202511
August 20257
July 202520
June 202525
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202519

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20255
October 20257
September 202512
August 20256
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

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

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Franklands in December 2025

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

1. Ruppell Rise (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Hoblands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Larch Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Weald Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Point (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Woodridge Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bennetts Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southdowns Park (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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