Crime Rate in Cuckfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cuckfield

The total recorded crimes in Cuckfield, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cuckfield crime rate of 32.54 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 Cuckfield, encompassing approximately 1,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cuckfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Squires with total crimes: 21
  • Massey Way with total crimes: 9
  • Chownes Mead Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cuckfield?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Cuckfield reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 648 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cuckfield witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Cuckfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 373 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cuckfield witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cuckfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cuckfield has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 32.54 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Cuckfield crimes were 648. The crime rate of Cuckfield in 2024 was 334.66 (year) or 27.89 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cuckfield were around 373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 192.64 (year) or 16.05 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cuckfield)CrimesRank (Cuckfield)CrimesRank (Cuckfield)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
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
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

Cuckfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202521
March 202517
February 202510
December 20249
November 202417
October 202416
September 202426
August 20249
July 202422
June 202460
May 202415

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 20256
December 20241
October 202412
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
June 202454
May 20244

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
May 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cuckfield in May 2025

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

1. The Squires (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Massey Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Chownes Mead Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Copyhold Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Buckeridge Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Emily Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Brantridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashburnham Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goreside Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Dell (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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