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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Franklands crime rate of 1.27 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Haywards Heath Franklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Sylvan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pembury Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Haywards Heath Franklands has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 20th 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.

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
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 12379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill32 11394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes28 14318 18269 15
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 Franklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202519
December 20249
November 202416
October 20248
September 202410
August 202420
July 202411
June 202426
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Franklands in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Sylvan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pembury Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hoblands (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rushwood Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Maple Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Point (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Old Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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