Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Heath

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Heath, Mid Sussex, UK in December 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Heath crime rate of 2.52 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 Haywards Heath Heath, encompassing approximately 19,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Dec were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Haywards Heath Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Road with total crimes: 11
  • B2272 with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Haywards Heath Heath?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Haywards Heath Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 714 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Heath witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 491 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haywards Heath Heath witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywards Heath Heath Crime Statstics

In December 2025 the Haywards Heath Heath has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Heath crimes were 714. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Heath in 2024 was 36.76 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Heath were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.28 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaDecember 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Heath)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs109 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds56 2709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town52 3919 2631 3
Burgess Hill St Andrews31 9625 6509 4
Cuckfield35 7648 5373 7
Copthorne and Worth45 5394 11288 12
Hassocks31 11487 7396 6
Burgess Hill Leylands42 6408 10273 14
East Grinstead Ashplats22 14358 15329 8
Ardingly and Balcombe24 12468 8323 9
Haywards Heath Ashenground32 8379 13301 11
Burgess Hill Victoria24 13432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Bentswood31 10370 14320 10
Crawley Down and Turners Hill16 22394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes18 20318 18269 15
East Grinstead Baldwins21 15323 17196 20
Haywards Heath Franklands21 16353 16251 17
Lindfield20 17256 21210 19
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 21293 19227 18
Burgess Hill Franklands19 18163 24126 24
Bolney19 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne12 24279 20135 23
High Weald9 25220 22170 21
East Grinstead Herontye15 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood4 2688 2666 26

Haywards Heath Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202516
November 20257
October 20259
September 202527
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20259
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202516
November 202515
October 202514
September 202517
August 20254
July 20258
June 202520
May 202512
April 20258
March 20258
February 202517

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20259
September 20252
August 20251
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
May 20253

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20252

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Heath in December 2025

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

1. South Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. B2272 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Boltro Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Haywards Heath (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Trevelyan Place (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridgersmill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Hazelgrove Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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