Crime in Burgess Hill Victoria: statistics, rates and trends

284 crimes were recorded in Burgess Hill Victoria in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burgess Hill Victoria has the 2,561st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burgess Hill Victoria was highest in the year to July 2019 (329 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (232). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burgess Hill Victoria 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 anti-social behaviour (+57%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in other theft (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill Victoria

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burgess Hill Victoria

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burgess Hill Victoria

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burgess Hill Victoria

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burgess Hill Victoria

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burgess Hill Victoria

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burgess Hill Victoria

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burgess Hill Victoria

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burgess Hill Victoria

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burgess Hill Victoria

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burgess Hill Victoria

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Burgess Hill Victoria

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Burgess Hill Victoria

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burgess Hill Victoria recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burgess Hill Victoria, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burgess Hill Victoria.

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 Victoria over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burgess Hill Victoria 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.

Burgess Hill Victoria has an estimated population of 4,677. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burgess Hill Victoria sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Victoria. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.