WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in ardingly and balcombe, mid sussex

Comprehensive safety analysis for ardingly and balcombe, localized within mid sussex.

Total Crimes

34
trending_up +88.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

49.64per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,863

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour11
Violence & Sexual Offences6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Crime4
Other Theft4
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parish Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near St Martin Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Jobes Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Hett Close Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Barn Meadow Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Truggers Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Selsfield Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Bramble Hill Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Westup Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Coos Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Local Rank

#16safest in mid sussex

City Average

51.91per 1k

Local Policing

Copthorne, Worth, Crawley Down and Turners Hill

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Local Priorities

Antisocial Driving and Speeding

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.

We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.

We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Antisocial Behaviour - Youth Related including Graffiti

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made.

We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations.

We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Drug Harm

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We continue to engage with the community, act on intelligence and work in collaboration with drug service providers and outreach programmes to support local people.

Working in partnership with key stakeholders enables us to deter the harm being caused within our community, and patrols continue in areas where drug related activity is reported.

Neighbourhood Youth Officers continue to work with local schools and colleges to raise awareness of drug harm and the risks involved.

Proactive operations involving specialist teams take place regularly to identify, arrest and disrupt persons involved in drugs possession and supply.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN16

Beat Surgery

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Community Enagement

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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The Ark, Mount Lane Turners Hill

JUL25

Gig on the Green

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Community Engagement

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12:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Gig on the Green Crawley Down

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