Crime in Hassocks: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Hassocks in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (128), violence and sexual offences (107) and public order (42) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hassocks | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.2 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,202 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hassocks peaked in the year to August 2019 (475 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (293). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 47.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 434 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 447 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 293 | 31.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 361 | 39.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 445 | 48.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 475 | 51.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 350 | 38.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) and vehicle crime (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 82 to 128 and criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 11.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hassocks; 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 Hassocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint | 804 | 107.8 | +129% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +157% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -15% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | +27% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | +9% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +48% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +73% |
| Downland Villages | 271 | 74.0 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Hassocks over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ockley Lane” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ockley Lane | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Reed Close | 31 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 23 |
| On or near Woodsland Close | 21 |
| On or near Windmill Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 17 |
| On or near John Saxby Place | 13 |
| On or near Station Cottages | 13 |
Of the 306 crimes in Hassocks with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Hassocks has an estimated population of 9,202 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hassocks average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hassocks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hassocks a safe place to live?
Hassocks recorded 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hassocks?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (107).
Is crime in Hassocks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hassocks was almost unchanged on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hassocks?
About 9,202 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hassocks?
Hassocks 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.