Crime in Burgess Hill Leylands: statistics, rates and trends
429 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Leylands in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burgess Hill Leylands at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill Leylands
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
- Burgess Hill Leylands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill Leylands
- Demographics of Burgess Hill Leylands
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (114), anti-social behaviour (108) and shoplifting (86) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Leylands | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 429 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,267 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Burgess Hill Leylands of any year here (429 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 69%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 429 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 375 | 71.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 321 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 302 | 57.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 289 | 54.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 53.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 40.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 48.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burgess Hill Leylands recorded notably more shoplifting (93% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (33% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (37% below) and public order (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 86 and anti-social behaviour rose from 81 to 108, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 20.5 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 16.3 | 8.5 | +121% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burgess Hill Leylands; the highest is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds (121.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore (36.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Leylands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | -14% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | -26% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -37% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +49% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -51% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | -26% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 290 | 36.8 | -55% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill Leylands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Fairbridge Way | 62 |
| On or near Freek'S Lane | 45 |
| On or near Park Close | 19 |
| On or near Leylands Park | 17 |
| On or near Leylands Road | 16 |
| On or near Upper St Johns Road | 16 |
| On or near Dumbrills Close | 14 |
| On or near Bridge Close | 12 |
| On or near Stonefield Way | 12 |
Of the 321 crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 55.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Burgess Hill Leylands has an estimated population of 5,267 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill Leylands average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Leylands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill Leylands a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Burgess Hill Leylands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Leylands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Leylands was up 14% on the year before: 429 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 375 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill Leylands?
About 5,267 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Leylands?
Burgess Hill Leylands 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.