Crime in Hassocks: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Hassocks in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.8 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 Hassocks at a glance
- Crime trends in Hassocks
- Types of crime in Hassocks
- Hassocks compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hassocks
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hassocks
- Population and deprivation in Hassocks
- Questions about crime in Hassocks
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Hassocks in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.8 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 anti-social behaviour, with 132 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hassocks has the 3,069th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hassocks | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.8 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,202 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hassocks was highest in the year to July 2019 (464 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (289). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 449 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 422 | 45.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 435 | 47.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 393 | 42.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 289 | 31.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 366 | 39.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 457 | 49.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 464 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 352 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hassocks 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 (+76%) and public order (+50%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-88%) and other theft (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 14.3 | 0.94 | +76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 12.8 | 0.37 | +17% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +19% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +143% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -32% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +129% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -88% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Hassocks
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hassocks recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hassocks
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hassocks recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hassocks
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hassocks recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hassocks
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hassocks recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hassocks
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hassocks recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hassocks
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hassocks recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hassocks
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hassocks recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hassocks
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hassocks recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hassocks
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hassocks recorded 16 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 up 129% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hassocks
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hassocks recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hassocks
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hassocks recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hassocks
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hassocks recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hassocks
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hassocks recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hassocks
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hassocks recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hassocks, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hassocks.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hassocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint | 772 | 103.5 | +112% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 816 | 121.5 | +149% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 202 | 38.6 | -21% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 284 | 60.7 | +24% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | -0% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | +43% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +62% |
| Downland Villages | 266 | 72.6 | +49% |
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 Hassocks over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ockley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Reed Close | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 29 |
| On or near Windmill Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 19 |
| On or near Woodsland Close | 19 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near John Saxby Place | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hassocks 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 | 152 | 33.9% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hassocks has an estimated population of 9,202. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hassocks sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hassocks |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Hassocks a safe place to live?
Hassocks recorded 48.8 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 Hassocks?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (118).
Is crime in Hassocks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hassocks was up 6% on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hassocks?
Hassocks 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 Hassocks. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.