Crime in Burgess Hill Leylands: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Leylands in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burgess Hill Leylands
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
- About this data
417 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Leylands in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burgess Hill Leylands has the 1,875th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Leylands | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 417 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,267 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Leylands was highest in the year to July 2026 (417 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (206). Over the whole period it rose 64%, 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 | 417 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 380 | 72.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 391 | 74.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 307 | 58.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 307 | 58.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 291 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 53.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 206 | 39.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 254 | 48.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burgess Hill Leylands 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+122%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 20.7 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 19.7 | 1.29 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 15.6 | 1.88 | +122% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -28% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +33% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +19% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.7 | 0.75 | -26% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill Leylands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burgess Hill Leylands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burgess Hill Leylands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burgess Hill Leylands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burgess Hill Leylands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burgess Hill Leylands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burgess Hill Leylands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burgess Hill Leylands 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 26% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burgess Hill Leylands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burgess Hill Leylands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burgess Hill Leylands 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 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burgess Hill Leylands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burgess Hill Leylands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burgess Hill Leylands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burgess Hill Leylands 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burgess Hill Leylands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burgess Hill Leylands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Leylands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | -12% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 284 | 60.7 | -23% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | -39% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 816 | 121.5 | +53% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 202 | 38.6 | -51% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | -21% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | -53% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | -33% |
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 Leylands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Fairbridge Way | 60 |
| On or near Freek'S Lane | 43 |
| On or near Leylands Road | 17 |
| On or near Upper St Johns Road | 17 |
| On or near Park Close | 16 |
| On or near Dumbrills Close | 14 |
| On or near Leylands Park | 13 |
| On or near Bridge Close | 12 |
| On or near Stonefield Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burgess Hill Leylands 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 | 168 | 40.3% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 24.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Burgess Hill Leylands has an estimated population of 5,267. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burgess Hill Leylands sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Leylands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Burgess Hill Leylands a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Leylands recorded 79.2 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 Burgess Hill Leylands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Leylands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Leylands was up 10% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Leylands?
Burgess Hill Leylands 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 Burgess Hill Leylands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.