Crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore: statistics, rates and trends
293 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore at a glance
- Crime trends in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- Types of crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- Population and deprivation in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- Questions about crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- About this data
293 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore has the 3,543rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 293 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,886 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore was highest in the year to July 2020 (329 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (184). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 293 | 37.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 37.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 307 | 38.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 292 | 37.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 184 | 23.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 258 | 32.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 329 | 41.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 240 | 30.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 281 | 35.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore 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 public order (+45%) and violence and sexual offences (+37%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 15.5 | 0.45 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -9% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +45% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -41% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +900% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.10 | -71% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 12 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 10 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 down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | +68% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +123% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | +44% |
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | -11% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 203 | 47.3 | +27% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 417 | 79.2 | +113% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | +87% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 255 | 48.6 | +31% |
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 Lucastes & Bolnore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Cherry Place | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Centenary Way | 11 |
| On or near Timbergate Drive | 10 |
| On or near Kingfisher Drive | 9 |
| On or near Police Station | 9 |
| On or near Harlands Road | 8 |
| On or near Highbank | 8 |
| On or near Pond Meadow | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore 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 | 94 | 32.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 31.7% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore has an estimated population of 7,886. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore a safe place to live?
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 37.2 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 Lucastes & Bolnore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore was almost unchanged on the year before: 293 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore?
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore 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 Lucastes & Bolnore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.