Crime Rate in High Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Weald

The total recorded crimes in High Weald, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Weald crime rate of 61.43 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 High Weald, encompassing approximately 293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
High Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Challoners with total crimes: 2
  • Selsfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is High Weald?

To understand the safety of High Weald, we need to analyze High Weald crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, High Weald demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 220 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Weald recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, High Weald had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 170 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Weald recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Weald Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Weald has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 61.43 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total High Weald crimes were 220. The crime rate of High Weald in 2024 was 750.85 (year) or 62.57 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Weald were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 580.20 (year) or 48.35 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Weald)CrimesRank (High Weald)CrimesRank (High Weald)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath42 9714 3491 5
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
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

High Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20246
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations High Weald in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Challoners (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Selsfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Ridleys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bulldogs Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadhurst Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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