WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Haywards Heath Heath, Mid Sussex

Comprehensive safety analysis for Haywards Heath Heath, localized within Mid Sussex.

Total Crimes

44
trending_up +69.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.03per 1k
trending_up +0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,774

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Other Theft8
Anti-social Behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Public Order4
Burglary3
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 1
6
On or near B2272 Map
Public order: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Boltro Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near The Broadway Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Bridgersmill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Hazelgrove Road Map
Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near College Road Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Shopping Area Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 1Bicycle theft: 1
2
On or near Haywards Heath Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Local Rank

#17safest in Mid Sussex

City Average

52.18per 1k

Local Policing

Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

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Local Priorities

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

Engagement Events

JUL3

Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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High street -Lindfield-

AUG12

Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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ARDINGLEY RECREATION GROUND High Street Ardingly Haywards Heath RH17 6TB

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