Crime Rate in Haywards Heath Lucastes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes

The total recorded crimes in Haywards Heath Lucastes, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywards Heath Lucastes crime rate of 1.87 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 Lucastes, encompassing approximately 11,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Haywards Heath Lucastes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knight Close with total crimes: 2
  • Brodford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Haywards Heath Lucastes?

To understand the safety of Haywards Heath Lucastes, we need to analyze Haywards Heath Lucastes 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 Lucastes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 318 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haywards Heath Lucastes recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Haywards Heath Lucastes had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 269 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haywards Heath Lucastes recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywards Heath Lucastes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haywards Heath Lucastes has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Haywards Heath Lucastes crimes were 318. The crime rate of Haywards Heath Lucastes in 2024 was 28.34 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywards Heath Lucastes were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.98 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Lucastes)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Lucastes)CrimesRank (Haywards Heath Lucastes)
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
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill22 18394 12269 16
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
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

Haywards Heath Lucastes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20242
October 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 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 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Haywards Heath Lucastes in May 2025

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

1. Knight Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Brodford Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Cherry Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lucastes Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Lucas Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. B2272 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parkfield Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Renfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Updown Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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