Crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty: statistics, rates and trends
203 crimes were recorded in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty at a glance
- Crime trends in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- Types of crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- Population and deprivation in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- Questions about crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- About this data
203 crimes were recorded in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty has the 3,138th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 203 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.3 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,294 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty was highest in the year to July 2021 (277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (190). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 203 | 47.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 192 | 44.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 190 | 44.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 237 | 55.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 228 | 53.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 277 | 64.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 62.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 257 | 59.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty 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 (+30%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.1 | 0.39 | +30% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -25% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.6 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 8 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 up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | -21% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | +32% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +76% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -30% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | +13% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | +3% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +67% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 284 | 60.7 | +28% |
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 Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glebe Road | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Goreside Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near London Lane | 8 |
| On or near Warninglid Lane | 8 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 7 |
| On or near South Street | 6 |
| On or near Warden Court | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty 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 | 79 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty has an estimated population of 4,294. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty a safe place to live?
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 47.3 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 Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty was up 6% on the year before: 203 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty?
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty 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 Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.