Crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds: statistics, rates and trends
816 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- Population and deprivation in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- About this data
816 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 248 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds has the 811th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 816 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.5 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,715 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds was highest in the year to July 2019 (879 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (619). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 816 | 121.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 720 | 107.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 837 | 124.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 772 | 115.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 619 | 92.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 629 | 93.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 625 | 93.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 879 | 130.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 712 | 106.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+86%) and criminal damage and arson (+49%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 36.9 | 2.41 | +86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 12.8 | 1.55 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 12.2 | 1.80 | +49% |
| Public order | 68 | 10.1 | 1.52 | -15% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.4 | 1.00 | -23% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -37% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +25% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.8 | 1.32 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.38 | -18% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 1.27 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.35 | -64% |
Anti-social behaviour in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 284 | 60.7 | -50% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 202 | 38.6 | -68% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | -35% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | -60% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | -43% |
| Hassocks | 449 | 48.8 | -60% |
| Hurstpierpoint | 772 | 103.5 | -15% |
| Downland Villages | 266 | 72.6 | -40% |
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 Meeds & Hammonds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Keymer Parade | 99 |
| On or near Church Road | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 47 |
| On or near Wolstonbury Way | 47 |
| On or near Michelbourne Close | 31 |
| On or near Edwin Street | 30 |
| On or near Middle Way | 26 |
| On or near Albert Drive | 23 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds 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 | 308 | 37.7% |
| Not recorded | 248 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds has an estimated population of 6,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Meeds & Hammonds?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (196).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds was up 13% on the year before: 816 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 720 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds?
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds 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 Meeds & Hammonds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.