Crime Rate in Burgess Hill St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill St Andrews crime rate of 4.10 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 St Andrews, encompassing approximately 12,930 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Burgess Hill St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 7
  • Grange Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Burgess Hill St Andrews?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill St Andrews, we need to analyze Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 St Andrews reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 625 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill St Andrews experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 509 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burgess Hill St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 St Andrews Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burgess Hill St Andrews has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill St Andrews crimes were 625. The crime rate of Burgess Hill St Andrews in 2024 was 48.34 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews were around 509 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.36 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)
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
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
Burgess Hill Leylands31 15408 10273 14
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 St Andrews 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 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 (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 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 10 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 202421
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202514
April 202517
March 202511
February 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 20256
April 202517
March 202519
February 202513
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill St Andrews in July 2025

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

1. The Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Grange Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
4. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Atlas Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Cants Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Stirling Court Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Eastdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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