Crime Rate in Ashurst Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashurst Wood

The total recorded crimes in Ashurst Wood, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashurst Wood crime rate of 1.25 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Ashurst Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ivy Dene Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashurst Wood?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Ashurst Wood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashurst Wood has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 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.

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
Lindfield10 25256 21210 19
High Weald10 24220 22170 21
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25

Ashurst Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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.

MonthCount
November 20241

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.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Ashurst Wood in March 2025

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

1. Lewes Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Ivy Dene Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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