Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Leylands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Leylands

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands, Mid Sussex, UK in December 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Leylands crime rate of 4.80 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 Leylands, encompassing approximately 8,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Dec were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Park Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burgess Hill Leylands?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Leylands, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Leylands 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 Leylands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 408 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Leylands witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Leylands had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 273 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burgess Hill Leylands recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Statstics

In December 2025 the Burgess Hill Leylands has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Leylands crimes were 408. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Leylands in 2024 was 46.62 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.19 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaDecember 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs109 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds56 2709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town52 3919 2631 3
Haywards Heath Heath49 4714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews31 9625 6509 4
Cuckfield35 7648 5373 7
Copthorne and Worth45 5394 11288 12
Hassocks31 11487 7396 6
East Grinstead Ashplats22 14358 15329 8
Ardingly and Balcombe24 12468 8323 9
Haywards Heath Ashenground32 8379 13301 11
Burgess Hill Victoria24 13432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Bentswood31 10370 14320 10
Crawley Down and Turners Hill16 22394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes18 20318 18269 15
East Grinstead Baldwins21 15323 17196 20
Haywards Heath Franklands21 16353 16251 17
Lindfield20 17256 21210 19
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 21293 19227 18
Burgess Hill Franklands19 18163 24126 24
Bolney19 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne12 24279 20135 23
High Weald9 25220 22170 21
East Grinstead Herontye15 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood4 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20258
November 20255
October 20252
September 20254
August 20256
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202516
November 20257
October 20259
September 20259
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
February 202510

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20259
October 20252
September 20259
August 20255
July 20257
June 20259
May 202518
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

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

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Leylands in December 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Park Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Leylands Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Freek'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Kings Head Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Chiltington Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bridge Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dumbrills Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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