Crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage: statistics, rates and trends
268 crimes were recorded in Handcross & Pease Pottage in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage at a glance
- Crime trends in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- Types of crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- Handcross & Pease Pottage compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- What happened after crimes were reported in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- Population and deprivation in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- Questions about crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage
- About this data
268 crimes were recorded in Handcross & Pease Pottage in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 84 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Handcross & Pease Pottage has the 2,278th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Handcross & Pease Pottage | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 268 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,906 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage was highest in the year to July 2021 (349 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (230). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 268 | 68.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 293 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 301 | 77.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 250 | 64.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 230 | 58.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 89.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 253 | 64.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 291 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 272 | 69.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Handcross & Pease Pottage 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 21.5 | 1.40 | +38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 20.7 | 0.61 | -27% |
| Public order | 23 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -4% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 0.68 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +15% |
| Other crime | 13 | 3.3 | 1.58 | -19% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -15% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.5 | 0.19 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -60% |
Anti-social behaviour in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Handcross & Pease Pottage
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Handcross & Pease Pottage, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Handcross & Pease Pottage.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Handcross & Pease Pottage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | -46% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 203 | 47.3 | -31% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 493 | 78.4 | +14% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | -46% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -52% |
| Crawley Down | 243 | 37.3 | -46% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +21% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | -9% |
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 Handcross & Pease Pottage over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Standford Brook Way | 36 |
| On or near Barn Close | 20 |
| On or near Old Brighton Road (South) | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near St Martin Close | 15 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 14 |
| On or near Parish Lane | 14 |
| On or near Covert Mead | 12 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Coos Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Handcross & Pease Pottage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 84 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Handcross & Pease Pottage has an estimated population of 3,906. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Handcross & Pease Pottage sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Handcross & Pease Pottage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Handcross & Pease Pottage a safe place to live?
Handcross & Pease Pottage recorded 68.6 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 Handcross & Pease Pottage?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (81).
Is crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Handcross & Pease Pottage was down 9% on the year before: 268 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Handcross & Pease Pottage?
Handcross & Pease Pottage 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 Handcross & Pease Pottage. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.