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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Heath crime rate of 1.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Haywards Heath Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Road with total crimes: 4
  • Haywards Heath with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Haywards Heath Heath has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
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
Haywards Heath Bentswood44 10370 14320 10
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 Heath 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253
December 202411
November 20243
October 20247
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202520
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 202517
December 202413
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Heath in July 2025

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

1. South Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Haywards Heath (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B2272 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boltro Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Perrymount Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hazelgrove Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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