Crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Ashenground in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground at a glance
- Crime trends in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- Types of crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- Haywards Heath Ashenground compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- Demographics of Haywards Heath Ashenground
- Questions about crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (124) and public order (48) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,603rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Ashenground | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 493 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,173 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground peaked in the year to August 2020 (587 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (358). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 493 | 60.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 534 | 65.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 469 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 358 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 514 | 62.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 529 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 587 | 71.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 427 | 52.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 496 | 60.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (54% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 97 to 124, while violence and sexual offences fell from 210 to 160.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 19.6 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 48 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haywards Heath Ashenground; 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 Haywards Heath Ashenground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 290 | 36.8 | -39% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | -8% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 749 | 82.9 | +37% |
| Lindfield | 278 | 37.0 | -39% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +35% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +16% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -15% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 199 | 46.3 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Haywards Heath Ashenground over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B2272” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B2272 | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near The Squires | 38 |
| On or near Massey Way | 31 |
| On or near St Edmund'S Road | 17 |
| On or near Gower Road | 16 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 14 |
| On or near Valebridge Road | 14 |
| On or near Pullman Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Holmbush Close | 12 |
Of the 369 crimes in Haywards Heath Ashenground with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Haywards Heath Ashenground has an estimated population of 8,173 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haywards Heath Ashenground average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Ashenground | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haywards Heath Ashenground a safe place to live?
Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,603rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground was down 8% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haywards Heath Ashenground?
About 8,173 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haywards Heath Ashenground?
Haywards Heath Ashenground 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.