Crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds: statistics, rates and trends
814 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (248), violence and sexual offences (192) and shoplifting (86) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 814 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.2 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,715 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds peaked in the year to August 2019 (880 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (614). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 814 | 121.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 721 | 107.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 834 | 124.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 793 | 118.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 623 | 92.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 614 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 626 | 93.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 880 | 131.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 705 | 105.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (81% above the national rate) and public order (56% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 147 to 248 and criminal damage and arson rose from 51 to 82, while other theft fell from 56 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 36.9 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 12.8 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Public order | 70 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 44 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | -50% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -67% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | -33% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -58% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | -42% |
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | -61% |
| Hurstpierpoint | 804 | 107.8 | -11% |
| Downland Villages | 271 | 74.0 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (146).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near Keymer Parade | 96 |
| On or near Church Road | 69 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 53 |
| On or near Wolstonbury Way | 47 |
| On or near Edwin Street | 31 |
| On or near Michelbourne Close | 27 |
| On or near Albert Drive | 23 |
| On or near Middle Way | 22 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
Of the 566 crimes in Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 54.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 27.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds has an estimated population of 6,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds recorded 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
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 August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (192).
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: 814 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 721 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds?
About 6,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds?
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds 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.