Crime in Hurstpierpoint: statistics, rates and trends
804 crimes were recorded in Hurstpierpoint in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hurstpierpoint at a glance
- Crime trends in Hurstpierpoint
- Types of crime in Hurstpierpoint
- Hurstpierpoint compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hurstpierpoint
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hurstpierpoint
- Demographics of Hurstpierpoint
- Questions about crime in Hurstpierpoint
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (222), anti-social behaviour (169) and shoplifting (131) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,054th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hurstpierpoint | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 804 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.8 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,460 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hurstpierpoint of any year here (804 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 73%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 804 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 591 | 79.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 571 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 436 | 58.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 732 | 98.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 637 | 85.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 442 | 59.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 464 | 62.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hurstpierpoint recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), burglary (58% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (47% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 42 to 131 and anti-social behaviour rose from 71 to 169.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 29.8 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +138% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 17.6 | 8.5 | +212% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +68% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Burglary | 42 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hurstpierpoint; the highest is Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds (121.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Burgess Hill Franklands (40.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks | 434 | 47.2 | -56% |
| Downland Villages | 271 | 74.0 | -31% |
| Burgess Hill Victoria | 281 | 60.1 | -44% |
| Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds | 814 | 121.2 | +12% |
| Burgess Hill Dunstall | 270 | 51.4 | -52% |
| Burgess Hill Franklands | 210 | 40.1 | -63% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | -24% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hurstpierpoint over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Gatehouse Lane | 121 |
| On or near Pierpoint Close | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Cuckfield Road | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Manor Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Diplocks Mews | 13 |
Of the 635 crimes in Hurstpierpoint with a recorded outcome, 61% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 390 | 61.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 18.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hurstpierpoint has an estimated population of 7,460 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hurstpierpoint average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hurstpierpoint | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hurstpierpoint a safe place to live?
Hurstpierpoint recorded 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,054th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Hurstpierpoint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Hurstpierpoint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hurstpierpoint was up 36% on the year before: 804 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 591 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hurstpierpoint?
About 7,460 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hurstpierpoint?
Hurstpierpoint 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.