Crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill St Andrews in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
- About this data
502 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill St Andrews in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burgess Hill St Andrews has the 2,235th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burgess Hill St Andrews | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 502 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,210 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews was highest in the year to July 2024 (629 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (228). Over the whole period it rose 120%, 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 | 502 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 535 | 74.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 629 | 87.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 513 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 392 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 338 | 46.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 311 | 43.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 250 | 34.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 228 | 31.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burgess Hill St Andrews 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. The largest increases were in public order (+15%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 17.9 | 1.17 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -9% |
| Public order | 45 | 6.2 | 0.94 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -65% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +40% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -38% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -38% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +120% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +350% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.51 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burgess Hill St Andrews
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 St Andrews, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burgess Hill St Andrews.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burgess Hill St Andrews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 202 | 38.6 | -45% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +14% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 816 | 121.5 | +75% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 284 | 60.7 | -13% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | -30% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | -10% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | -23% |
| Hassocks | 449 | 48.8 | -30% |
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 St Andrews over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Aphrodite Way | 28 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 23 |
| On or near The Camellias | 22 |
| On or near Woodland Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Atlas Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Fishtail Road | 18 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 | 158 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 25.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Burgess Hill St Andrews has an estimated population of 7,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burgess Hill St Andrews sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burgess Hill St Andrews |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Burgess Hill St Andrews a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill St Andrews recorded 69.6 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 St Andrews?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill St Andrews was down 6% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 535 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burgess Hill St Andrews?
Burgess Hill St Andrews 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 St Andrews. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.