Crime Rate in Copthorne and Worth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copthorne and Worth

The total recorded crimes in Copthorne and Worth, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copthorne and Worth crime rate of 17.53 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 Copthorne and Worth, encompassing approximately 2,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Copthorne and Worth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Border Chase with total crimes: 15
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 3
  • Elger Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Copthorne and Worth?

To understand the safety of Copthorne and Worth, we need to analyze Copthorne and Worth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Copthorne and Worth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 394 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Copthorne and Worth witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Copthorne and Worth had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 288 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Copthorne and Worth witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Copthorne and Worth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Copthorne and Worth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Copthorne and Worth has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 17.53 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Copthorne and Worth crimes were 394. The crime rate of Copthorne and Worth in 2024 was 153.53 (year) or 12.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Copthorne and Worth were around 288 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.22 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)CrimesRank (Copthorne and Worth)
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
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

Copthorne and Worth 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 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (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 Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202522
April 202512
March 202519
February 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202422
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Copthorne and Worth in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Copthorne and Worth postcode area is presented below.

1. Border Chase (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Bramble Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elger Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Langridge Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St Francis Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Copthorne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heather Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Payne Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Shipleybridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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