Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Franklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Franklands

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Franklands crime rate of 3.55 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 Burgess Hill Franklands, encompassing approximately 7,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weavers Close with total crimes: 9
  • Doubledays with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burgess Hill Franklands?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Burgess Hill Franklands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 163 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Franklands had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 126 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Franklands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burgess Hill Franklands has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Franklands crimes were 163. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Franklands in 2024 was 21.43 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands were around 126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.56 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 24 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
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 Wood2 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Franklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
May 20244

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
November 20244
October 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Franklands in March 2025

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

1. Weavers Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Doubledays (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. B2113 (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Avonhurst (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Keymer Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Shearing Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wykeham Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Badgers Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Churchill Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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