Crime in Burgess Hill Franklands: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Franklands in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burgess Hill Franklands at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill Franklands
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill Franklands
- Burgess Hill Franklands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill Franklands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill Franklands
- Demographics of Burgess Hill Franklands
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Franklands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (62), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Franklands | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 210 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,235 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Franklands peaked in the year to August 2025 (219 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (142). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 210 | 40.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 219 | 41.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 27.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 167 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 154 | 29.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 175 | 33.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 142 | 27.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 143 | 27.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 148 | 28.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) and public order (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 11.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Burgess Hill Franklands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Franklands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +74% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +202% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +103% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | +50% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | +28% |
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | +18% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | +50% |
| Hurstpierpoint | 804 | 107.8 | +169% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill Franklands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Avonhurst” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Avonhurst | 25 |
| On or near Silverdale Road | 18 |
| On or near Doubledays | 17 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 17 |
| On or near Weavers Close | 13 |
| On or near B2113 | 9 |
| On or near Barnden Close | 8 |
| On or near Hoadley Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Keymer Place | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
Of the 155 crimes in Burgess Hill Franklands with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Burgess Hill Franklands has an estimated population of 5,235 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill Franklands average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Franklands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill Franklands a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Franklands recorded 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burgess Hill Franklands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Franklands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Franklands was down 4% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 219 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill Franklands?
About 5,235 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Franklands?
Burgess Hill Franklands 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.