WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Hurstpierpoint and Downs, Mid Sussex

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hurstpierpoint and Downs, localized within Mid Sussex.

Total Crimes

69
trending_down -4.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

76.17per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,850

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Anti-social Behaviour15
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Shoplifting9
Public Order7
Other Theft3
Robbery2
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Gatehouse Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 11Criminal damage and arson: 3Public order: 2
16
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7
7
On or near Pierpoint Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Cuckfield Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Dunlop Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Willow Way Map
Robbery: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Clappers Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Marchants Close Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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Local Rank

#23safest in Mid Sussex

City Average

52.18per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Retail Crime

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team will target persistent offenders and engage with partners and local businesses to offer support, conduct preventative work where appropriate and patrol areas of concern.

Our PCSOs visit local retailers offering advice on how to report retail crime which includes shoplifting and abuse towards staff and customers.

Additionally, we support Shop Kin; campaigns throughout the year, raising public awareness on retail crime.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Antisocial Behaviour - Youth Related

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

Recent group of youths that were reported to the police who were attending the Old British Legion building on Woodland Road have been stopped after a high vs patrol, officers are liaising with the new property owners who have secured the property and fitted CCTV. And for awareness local schools have been contacted,
Continued patrols around Adastra Skate Park and the remembrance garden due to youths reported for ASB for littering and smoking.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Antisocial Driving - Speeding

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.

We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.

We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Engagement Events

JUL9

Near by Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement

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9:30 AM — 10:15 AM

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Court Bushes Recreation Ground Car Park, Willow Way

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Near by Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement

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9:30 AM — 10:15 AM

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Court Bushes Recreation Ground Car Park, Willow Way

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