Crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty: statistics, rates and trends
199 crimes were recorded in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- Questions about crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), criminal damage and arson (27) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 199 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,294 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty peaked in the year to August 2019 (272 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (194). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 199 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 196 | 45.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 194 | 45.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 223 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 61.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 272 | 63.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 272 | 63.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 246 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty; the highest is Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath (82.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore (36.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 290 | 36.8 | -21% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | +30% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 749 | 82.9 | +79% |
| Lindfield | 278 | 37.0 | -20% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | +20% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | +11% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +76% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glebe Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glebe Road | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Goreside Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near Slaugham Lane | 8 |
| On or near South Street | 8 |
| On or near London Lane | 7 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 7 |
| On or near The Brambles | 7 |
Of the 176 crimes in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty has an estimated population of 4,294 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty a safe place to live?
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty was up 2% on the year before: 199 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 196 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty?
About 4,294 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty?
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty 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.