Crime Rate in Burgess Hill Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burgess Hill Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Burgess Hill Victoria, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burgess Hill Victoria crime rate of 1.86 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 18,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Burgess Hill Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Livingstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beaconsfield Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burgess Hill Victoria?

To understand the safety of Burgess Hill Victoria, we need to analyze Burgess Hill Victoria 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 Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 432 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Victoria witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Burgess Hill Victoria had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 286 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Burgess Hill Victoria witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In May 2025 the Burgess Hill Victoria has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Burgess Hill Victoria crimes were 432. The crime rate of Burgess Hill Victoria in 2024 was 23.69 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burgess Hill Victoria were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.69 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Victoria)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Victoria)CrimesRank (Burgess Hill Victoria)
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
Burgess Hill St Andrews35 11625 6509 4
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
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 Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202517
February 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Burgess Hill Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Knowles Walk (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
2. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beaconsfield Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Denham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Albert Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Owen Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Portland Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. South Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brambling Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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