Crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- Questions about crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (118), anti-social behaviour (60) and public order (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,567th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 290 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,886 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore peaked in the year to August 2025 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (185). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 290 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 311 | 39.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 290 | 36.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 185 | 23.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 258 | 32.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 305 | 38.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 253 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 278 | 35.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 95 to 118.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 15.0 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | +64% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 749 | 82.9 | +125% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | +51% |
| Lindfield | 278 | 37.0 | +1% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 199 | 46.3 | +26% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +121% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +90% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Cherry Place | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Centenary Way | 10 |
| On or near Kingfisher Drive | 9 |
| On or near Timbergate Drive | 9 |
| On or near Police Station | 8 |
| On or near Culross Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Harlands Road | 7 |
| On or near Highbank | 7 |
Of the 230 crimes in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 42.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore has an estimated population of 7,886 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with no qualifications (8.2%, against 18.2%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore a safe place to live?
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,567th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore was down 7% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 311 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore?
About 7,886 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore?
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore 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.