The total recorded crimes in Ashurst Wood, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashurst Wood crime rate of 5.64 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 Ashurst Wood, encompassing approximately 1,596 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ashurst Wood, we need to analyze Ashurst Wood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Mid Sussex:
In 2024, Ashurst Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 88 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashurst Wood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.
In 2023, Ashurst Wood had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 66 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashurst Wood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Ashurst Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Ashurst Wood has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 5.64 ranking 26th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK
In 2024, the total Ashurst Wood crimes were 88. The crime rate of Ashurst Wood in 2024 was 55.11 (year) or 4.59 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ashurst Wood were around 66 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.34 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ashurst Wood) | Crimes | Rank (Ashurst Wood) | Crimes | Rank (Ashurst Wood) | |
| Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 106 | 1 | 1,222 | 1 | 851 | 1 |
| Burgess Hill Meeds | 81 | 3 | 709 | 4 | 636 | 2 |
| East Grinstead Town | 71 | 4 | 919 | 2 | 631 | 3 |
| Cuckfield | 99 | 2 | 648 | 5 | 373 | 7 |
| Haywards Heath Heath | 36 | 11 | 714 | 3 | 491 | 5 |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 53 | 5 | 625 | 6 | 509 | 4 |
| Hassocks | 45 | 8 | 487 | 7 | 396 | 6 |
| Crawley Down and Turners Hill | 48 | 6 | 394 | 12 | 269 | 16 |
| Ardingly and Balcombe | 46 | 7 | 468 | 8 | 323 | 9 |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 34 | 13 | 358 | 15 | 329 | 8 |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 26 | 18 | 432 | 9 | 286 | 13 |
| Copthorne and Worth | 45 | 9 | 394 | 11 | 288 | 12 |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood | 44 | 10 | 370 | 14 | 320 | 10 |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 31 | 15 | 408 | 10 | 273 | 14 |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 35 | 12 | 379 | 13 | 301 | 11 |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 32 | 14 | 353 | 16 | 251 | 17 |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes | 23 | 20 | 318 | 18 | 269 | 15 |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 29 | 16 | 293 | 19 | 227 | 18 |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 16 | 23 | 323 | 17 | 196 | 20 |
| Lindfield | 27 | 17 | 256 | 21 | 210 | 19 |
| Bolney | 24 | 19 | 202 | 23 | 168 | 22 |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 11 | 25 | 279 | 20 | 135 | 23 |
| High Weald | 17 | 22 | 220 | 22 | 170 | 21 |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 23 | 21 | 163 | 24 | 126 | 24 |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 15 | 24 | 155 | 25 | 96 | 25 |
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
A total of 3 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashurst Wood postcode area is presented below.