Crime in Haywards Heath Franklands: statistics, rates and trends
315 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Franklands in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haywards Heath Franklands at a glance
- Crime trends in Haywards Heath Franklands
- Types of crime in Haywards Heath Franklands
- Haywards Heath Franklands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haywards Heath Franklands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haywards Heath Franklands
- Population and deprivation in Haywards Heath Franklands
- Questions about crime in Haywards Heath Franklands
- About this data
315 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Franklands in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haywards Heath Franklands has the 2,881st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Franklands | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 315 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.4 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,904 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Franklands was highest in the year to July 2024 (349 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (141). Over the whole period it rose 123%, 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 | 315 | 53.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 321 | 54.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 349 | 59.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 279 | 47.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 212 | 35.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 257 | 43.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 212 | 35.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 164 | 27.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 141 | 23.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haywards Heath Franklands 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 (+27%).
The largest falls were in public order (-54%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 22.9 | 0.67 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 12.7 | 0.83 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +5% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +157% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +350% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +250% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haywards Heath Franklands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haywards Heath Franklands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haywards Heath Franklands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haywards Heath Franklands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haywards Heath Franklands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haywards Heath Franklands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haywards Heath Franklands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haywards Heath Franklands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 9 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 up 350% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haywards Heath Franklands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haywards Heath Franklands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haywards Heath Franklands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haywards Heath Franklands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haywards Heath Franklands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haywards Heath Franklands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haywards Heath Franklands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +56% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | +17% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | -30% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -38% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | +30% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +48% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 227 | 29.2 | -45% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 202 | 38.6 | -28% |
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 Franklands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 57 |
| On or near Hoblands | 42 |
| On or near Ruppell Rise | 37 |
| On or near Bennetts Rise | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Chapman Way | 13 |
| On or near Silver Birches | 10 |
| On or near Southdowns Park | 10 |
| On or near Kennard Lane | 8 |
| On or near Cape Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haywards Heath Franklands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Haywards Heath Franklands has an estimated population of 5,904. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haywards Heath Franklands sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Franklands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Haywards Heath Franklands a safe place to live?
Haywards Heath Franklands recorded 53.4 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 Franklands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Haywards Heath Franklands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Franklands was down 2% on the year before: 315 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 321 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haywards Heath Franklands?
Haywards Heath Franklands 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 Franklands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.