Crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground: statistics, rates and trends
510 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Ashenground in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- Questions about crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
- About this data
510 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Ashenground in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 166 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haywards Heath Ashenground has the 2,509th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Ashenground | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 510 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,173 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground was highest in the year to July 2020 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (349). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 510 | 62.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 503 | 61.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 478 | 58.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 42.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 518 | 63.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 560 | 68.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 570 | 69.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 418 | 51.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 499 | 61.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haywards Heath Ashenground 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 (+40%) and other theft (+20%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 20.3 | 0.59 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 15.4 | 1.00 | +40% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.5 | 0.72 | +7% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -43% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +38% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haywards Heath Ashenground
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haywards Heath Ashenground, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haywards Heath Ashenground.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haywards Heath Ashenground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | -40% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | -14% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +33% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -47% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +27% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | +12% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | -22% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 203 | 47.3 | -24% |
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 Haywards Heath Ashenground over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B2272 | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near The Squires | 37 |
| On or near Massey Way | 28 |
| On or near Pullman Avenue | 23 |
| On or near St Edmund'S Road | 19 |
| On or near Acre Close | 13 |
| On or near Burchetts Close | 13 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 13 |
| On or near Valebridge Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haywards Heath Ashenground 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 | 176 | 34.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Haywards Heath Ashenground has an estimated population of 8,173. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haywards Heath Ashenground sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Ashenground |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Haywards Heath Ashenground a safe place to live?
Haywards Heath Ashenground recorded 62.4 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 Haywards Heath Ashenground?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Ashenground was up 1% on the year before: 510 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 503 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haywards Heath Ashenground?
Haywards Heath Ashenground 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 Haywards Heath Ashenground. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.