Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Meeds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Meeds

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Meeds crime rate of 4.63 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 Meeds, encompassing approximately 12,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burgess Hill Meeds?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Meeds, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Meeds 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 Meeds reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 709 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Meeds witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Meeds experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 636 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Meeds witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill Meeds has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burgess Hill Meeds has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.63 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Meeds crimes were 709. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Meeds in 2024 was 55.63 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds were around 636 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.90 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill Meeds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 202418
September 20246
August 20244
July 202422
June 202428
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 202410
July 202410
June 202430
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Meeds in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Keymer Parade (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wolstonbury Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albion Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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