Crime Rate in Bolney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolney

The total recorded crimes in Bolney, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolney crime rate of 89.99 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bolney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hickstead Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bolney has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 89.99 ranking 22th 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.

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
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

Bolney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bolney in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hickstead Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Bob Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Trusler'S Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Twineham Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Buncton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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