Crime in Burgess Hill Victoria: statistics, rates and trends
281 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Victoria in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burgess Hill Victoria at a glance
- Crime trends in Burgess Hill Victoria
- Types of crime in Burgess Hill Victoria
- Burgess Hill Victoria compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burgess Hill Victoria
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burgess Hill Victoria
- Demographics of Burgess Hill Victoria
- Questions about crime in Burgess Hill Victoria
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (95), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,614th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Victoria | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 281 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,677 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Victoria peaked in the year to August 2019 (338 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (235). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 281 | 60.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 305 | 65.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 246 | 52.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 259 | 55.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 297 | 63.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 295 | 63.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 72.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 283 | 60.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) and other theft (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 42 to 77, while other theft fell from 30 to 20 and violence and sexual offences fell from 113 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 20.3 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burgess Hill Victoria; 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 Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -14% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +102% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +36% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -33% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +16% |
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | -22% |
| Downland Villages | 271 | 74.0 | +23% |
| Hurstpierpoint | 804 | 107.8 | +79% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Burgess Hill Victoria over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beaconsfield Close” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beaconsfield Close | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Colmer Place | 18 |
| On or near Denham Road | 18 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 18 |
| On or near West Park Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Goldfinch Road | 11 |
| On or near Newport Road | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Slimbridge Road | 10 |
Of the 204 crimes in Burgess Hill Victoria with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Burgess Hill Victoria has an estimated population of 4,677 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burgess Hill Victoria average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burgess Hill Victoria | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burgess Hill Victoria a safe place to live?
Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,614th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burgess Hill Victoria?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Burgess Hill Victoria going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Victoria was down 8% on the year before: 281 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burgess Hill Victoria?
About 4,677 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burgess Hill Victoria?
Burgess Hill Victoria 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.