Crime Rate in Hurstpierpoint and Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hurstpierpoint and Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hurstpierpoint and Downs, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hurstpierpoint and Downs crime rate of 30.44 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 Hurstpierpoint and Downs, encompassing approximately 4,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gatehouse Lane with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • New Way Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hurstpierpoint and Downs?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Hurstpierpoint and Downs reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 1,222 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hurstpierpoint and Downs witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Hurstpierpoint and Downs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 851 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hurstpierpoint and Downs witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hurstpierpoint and Downs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hurstpierpoint and Downs has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 30.44 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Hurstpierpoint and Downs crimes were 1,222. The crime rate of Hurstpierpoint and Downs in 2024 was 292.94 (year) or 24.41 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hurstpierpoint and Downs were around 851 crimes with yearly crime rate of 204.00 (year) or 17.00 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)CrimesRank (Hurstpierpoint and Downs)
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
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

Hurstpierpoint and Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 20258
December 202411
November 20243
October 202415
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202524
March 202564
February 202533
December 202414
November 202440
October 202424
September 202430
August 202435
July 202427
June 202460
May 202420

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 202512
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202519
February 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 202413
September 202413
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
May 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20259
December 20249
November 202424
October 20249
September 202418
August 202412
July 202430
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hurstpierpoint and Downs in May 2025

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

1. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. New Way Lane (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Vehicle crime3
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
8. Willow Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pierpoint Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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