Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Heath

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Heath, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Heath crime rate of 2.16 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 19,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Haywards Heath Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • South Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haywards Heath Heath?

To understand the safety of Haywards Heath Heath, we need to analyze Haywards Heath Heath 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 Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 714 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Heath witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 491 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Heath witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Haywards Heath Heath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Haywards Heath Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haywards Heath Heath has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Heath crimes were 714. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Heath in 2024 was 36.76 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Heath were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.28 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Burgess Hill St Andrews35 11625 6509 4
Haywards Heath Bentswood53 5370 14320 10
Hassocks38 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Leylands43 8408 10273 14
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill22 18394 12269 16
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
Haywards Heath Lucastes21 19318 18269 15
East Grinstead Imberhorne27 15279 20135 23
Haywards Heath Franklands22 17353 16251 17
East Grinstead Baldwins24 16323 17196 20
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 22293 19227 18
High Weald18 20220 22170 21
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

Haywards Heath Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253
December 202411
November 20243
October 20247
September 202414
August 20246
July 202410
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 202517
December 202413
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202416
July 202414
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
July 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Heath in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B2272 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Hazelgrove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Clair Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turners Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Penland Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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