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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill St Andrews crime rate of 2.71 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burgess Hill St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pegasus Place with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Burgess Hill St Andrews has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill St Andrews)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath42 9714 3491 5
Haywards Heath Bentswood53 5370 14320 10
Hassocks38 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Leylands43 8408 10273 14
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill22 18394 12269 16
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
Haywards Heath Lucastes21 19318 18269 15
East Grinstead Imberhorne27 15279 20135 23
Haywards Heath Franklands22 17353 16251 17
East Grinstead Baldwins24 16323 17196 20
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 22293 19227 18
High Weald18 20220 22170 21
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

Burgess Hill St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202511
February 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202415
July 202421
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20249
November 202421
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 202519
February 202513
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202414
July 202415
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill St Andrews in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pegasus Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Fishtail Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Atkinson Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Snowdrop Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Eastdale Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Amaryllis Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Johnson Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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