Crime in Haywards Heath Bentswood, Mid Sussex
Comprehensive safety analysis for Haywards Heath Bentswood, localized within Mid Sussex.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Barn Cottage Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Mayflower Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Boston Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Wilmington Way Map | Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Fairford Close Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Iona Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Eastern Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Caxton Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Allen Road Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
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Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
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Antisocial Behaviour - Youth Related
Issued: 6 Feb 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: 6 Feb 2026
Antisocial Driving - Speeding
Issued: 6 Feb 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: 6 Feb 2026
Retail Crime
Issued: 6 Feb 2026
Status Update
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will target persistent offenders and engage with partners and local businesses to offer support, conduct preventative work where appropriate and patrol areas of concern.
Our PCSO's visit local retailers offering advice on how to report retail crime which includes shoplifting and abuse towards staff and customers.
Additionally, we support 'Shop Kind' campaigns throughout the year, raising public awareness on retail crime.
Actioned: 6 Feb 2026
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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
ARDINGLEY RECREATION GROUND High Street Ardingly Haywards Heath RH17 6TB
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