Crime Rate in Lindfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lindfield

The total recorded crimes in Lindfield, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lindfield crime rate of 1.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lindfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Kempe Road with total crimes: 1
  • Newton Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lindfield has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs126 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds59 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town77 2919 2631 3
Haywards Heath Heath50 4714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews49 5625 6509 4
Cuckfield48 6648 5373 7
Hassocks32 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe47 7468 8323 9
East Grinstead Ashplats29 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria45 8432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth42 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood27 15370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands21 18408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 12379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill32 11394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes28 14318 18269 15
Haywards Heath Franklands19 20353 16251 17
Burgess Hill Franklands27 16163 24126 24
East Grinstead Baldwins20 19323 17196 20
East Grinstead Imberhorne22 17279 20135 23
Burgess Hill Dunstall16 21293 19227 18
High Weald10 24220 22170 21
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

Lindfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
June 20246
April 20245

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

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
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lindfield in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Kempe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saxon Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alma Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Eastern Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadowsweet Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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