Crime Rate in Bolney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolney

The total recorded crimes in Bolney, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolney crime rate of 134.98 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 Bolney, encompassing approximately 177 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bolney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Buncton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Staplefield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bolney?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Bolney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 202 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bolney recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Bolney had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 168 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bolney recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bolney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bolney has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 134.98 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Bolney crimes were 202. The crime rate of Bolney in 2024 was 1136.11 (year) or 94.68 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bolney were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 944.88 (year) or 78.74 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolney)CrimesRank (Bolney)CrimesRank (Bolney)
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
Lindfield27 17256 21210 19
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

Bolney 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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
June 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
September 20243
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bolney in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
2. Buncton Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Staplefield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. London Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
5. Hickstead Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Mayfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Slaugham Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gratten Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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