Crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Dunstall in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill Dunstall
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall
- Burgess Hill Dunstall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill Dunstall
- Demographics of Burgess Hill Dunstall
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,969th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Dunstall | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 270 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,250 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall peaked in the year to August 2020 (385 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (176). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 270 | 51.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 222 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 264 | 50.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 239 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 176 | 33.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 241 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 385 | 73.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 229 | 43.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 284 | 54.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 16.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burgess Hill Dunstall; the highest is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds (121.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Burgess Hill Franklands (40.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Dunstall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | +17% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +58% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +136% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +36% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -22% |
| Downland Villages | 271 | 74.0 | +44% |
| Hurstpierpoint | 804 | 107.8 | +110% |
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill Dunstall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Temple Grove” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Temple Grove | 63 |
| On or near Triangle Way | 45 |
| On or near Robin Road | 12 |
| On or near The Jays | 12 |
| On or near Cissbury Road | 11 |
| On or near The Rowans | 9 |
| On or near Perryfields | 8 |
| On or near South Lodge Close | 8 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 7 |
| On or near Gatehouse Lane | 7 |
Of the 211 crimes in Burgess Hill Dunstall with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 58 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Burgess Hill Dunstall has an estimated population of 5,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill Dunstall average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Dunstall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill Dunstall a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Dunstall recorded 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,969th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Dunstall was up 22% on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 222 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill Dunstall?
About 5,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Dunstall?
Burgess Hill Dunstall is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.