Crime Rate in Ardingly and Balcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ardingly and Balcombe

The total recorded crimes in Ardingly and Balcombe, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardingly and Balcombe crime rate of 71.34 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 Ardingly and Balcombe, encompassing approximately 644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Ardingly and Balcombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 5
  • Barn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Standford Brook Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ardingly and Balcombe?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Ardingly and Balcombe reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 468 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ardingly and Balcombe witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Ardingly and Balcombe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 323 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ardingly and Balcombe witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ardingly and Balcombe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ardingly and Balcombe has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 71.34 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Ardingly and Balcombe crimes were 468. The crime rate of Ardingly and Balcombe in 2024 was 725.81 (year) or 60.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ardingly and Balcombe were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 500.93 (year) or 41.74 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ardingly and Balcombe)CrimesRank (Ardingly and Balcombe)CrimesRank (Ardingly and Balcombe)
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
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

Ardingly and Balcombe 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202514
April 202517
March 202515
February 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 20244
August 202416

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ardingly and Balcombe in July 2025

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

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barn Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Standford Brook Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Covert Mead (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Brighton Road (South) (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wakehurst Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Newlands (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. West Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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