Crime in Burgess Hill Franklands: statistics, rates and trends

202 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Franklands in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 58 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burgess Hill Franklands has the 3,493rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Franklands was highest in the year to July 2025 (208 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (135). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burgess Hill Franklands 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 (+14%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill Franklands

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burgess Hill Franklands

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burgess Hill Franklands

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burgess Hill Franklands

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burgess Hill Franklands

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burgess Hill Franklands

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burgess Hill Franklands

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burgess Hill Franklands

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burgess Hill Franklands

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burgess Hill Franklands

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burgess Hill Franklands

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Burgess Hill Franklands

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burgess Hill Franklands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burgess Hill Franklands.

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 Burgess Hill Franklands over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands 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.

Burgess Hill Franklands has an estimated population of 5,235. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burgess Hill Franklands sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Burgess Hill Franklands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.