Crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews: statistics, rates and trends
503 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill St Andrews in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- Burgess Hill St Andrews compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- Demographics of Burgess Hill St Andrews
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Burgess Hill St Andrews | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 503 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,210 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews peaked in the year to August 2024 (613 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (224). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 125%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 503 | 69.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 528 | 73.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 613 | 85.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 533 | 73.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 405 | 56.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 334 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 296 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 264 | 36.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 224 | 31.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and other theft (46% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 110 to 141, while shoplifting fell from 63 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 21.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 19.6 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 45 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -67% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burgess Hill St Andrews; the highest is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds (121.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Burgess Hill Franklands (40.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill St Andrews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -42% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +17% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +74% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | -14% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -26% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | -14% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | -21% |
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill St Andrews over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Aphrodite Way | 24 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 22 |
| On or near Woodland Avenue | 22 |
| On or near The Camellias | 20 |
| On or near Atlas Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Fishtail Road | 18 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 15 |
Of the 362 crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 44.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Burgess Hill St Andrews has an estimated population of 7,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill St Andrews average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill St Andrews | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill St Andrews a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews was down 5% on the year before: 503 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 528 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill St Andrews?
About 7,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill St Andrews?
Burgess Hill St Andrews 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.