Crime Rate in Hassocks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hassocks

The total recorded crimes in Hassocks, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hassocks crime rate of 6.13 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 Hassocks, encompassing approximately 7,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hassocks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Chestnut Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Reed Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hassocks?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Hassocks reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 487 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hassocks witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Hassocks experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 396 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hassocks witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hassocks Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hassocks has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Hassocks crimes were 487. The crime rate of Hassocks in 2024 was 66.38 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hassocks were around 396 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.98 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hassocks)CrimesRank (Hassocks)CrimesRank (Hassocks)
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
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

Hassocks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hassocks in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Chestnut Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
3. Reed Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Roman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Woodsland Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ockley Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Abbots Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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