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 July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Leylands crime rate of 3.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burgess Hill Leylands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairbridge Way with total crimes: 5
  • Lowlands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Burgess Hill Leylands has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Leylands)
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
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
Bolney24 19202 23168 22
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

Burgess Hill Leylands 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 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.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
February 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202518
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Leylands in July 2025

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

1. Fairbridge Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lowlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Leylands Park (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Freek'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kings Head Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chiltington Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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