Crime Rate in Lindfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lindfield

The total recorded crimes in Lindfield, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lindfield crime rate of 3.35 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 Lindfield, encompassing approximately 8,062 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lindfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaloner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Nettle Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Yarrow Gate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lindfield?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Lindfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 256 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lindfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Lindfield had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 210 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lindfield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lindfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lindfield has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Lindfield crimes were 256. The crime rate of Lindfield in 2024 was 31.75 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lindfield were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.05 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lindfield)CrimesRank (Lindfield)CrimesRank (Lindfield)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
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
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

Lindfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting 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 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Lindfield in July 2025

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

1. Chaloner Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nettle Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Yarrow Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Little Black Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. East Wick (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Beckworth Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pelham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Barrington Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Finches Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Welkin (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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