Crime Rate in Hurstpierpoint and Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hurstpierpoint and Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hurstpierpoint and Downs, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hurstpierpoint and Downs crime rate of 25.41 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 Hurstpierpoint and Downs, encompassing approximately 4,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Gatehouse Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Blackthorns with total crimes: 7

How safe is Hurstpierpoint and Downs?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Hurstpierpoint and Downs reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 1,222 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hurstpierpoint and Downs witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Hurstpierpoint and Downs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 851 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hurstpierpoint and Downs witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hurstpierpoint and Downs Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hurstpierpoint and Downs has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 25.41 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Hurstpierpoint and Downs crimes were 1,222. The crime rate of Hurstpierpoint and Downs in 2024 was 292.94 (year) or 24.41 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hurstpierpoint and Downs were around 851 crimes with yearly crime rate of 204.00 (year) or 17.00 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath36 11714 3491 5
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

Hurstpierpoint and Downs 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 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

December 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 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202510
April 20252
March 202519
February 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 202413
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 20258
December 202411
November 20243
October 202415
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 202513
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202521
May 202538
April 202524
March 202564
February 202533
December 202414
November 202440
October 202424
September 202430
August 202435

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 202512
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
August 20244

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20256
May 20253
March 20253
February 20259
December 20249
November 202424
October 20249
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

High Crime Locations Hurstpierpoint and Downs in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hurstpierpoint and Downs postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting27
Robbery3
2. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences21
3. Blackthorns (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. New Way Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
5. Pierpoint Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Pyecombe Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Nursery Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Rowans (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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