Crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill: statistics, rates and trends
258 crimes were recorded in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- Types of crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- Population and deprivation in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- Questions about crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
- About this data
258 crimes were recorded in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 91 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill has the 3,556th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 258 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,002 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (258). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 258 | 36.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 43.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 332 | 47.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 347 | 49.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 347 | 49.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 388 | 55.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 455 | 65.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 340 | 48.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 373 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and burglary (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 13.0 | 0.38 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +30% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -26% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 227 | 29.2 | -21% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -10% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 203 | 47.3 | +28% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +125% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | +1% |
| Handcross & Pease Pottage | 268 | 68.6 | +86% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | +45% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | +69% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Selsfield Road | 16 |
| On or near Jobes | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Barn Meadow | 8 |
| On or near Mount Lane | 8 |
| On or near Standinghall Lane | 8 |
| On or near Turners Hill Road | 8 |
| On or near Withypitts East | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 42.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill has an estimated population of 7,002. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill a safe place to live?
Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill was down 15% on the year before: 258 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill?
Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.