Crime in Hurstpierpoint: statistics, rates and trends

772 crimes were recorded in Hurstpierpoint in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hurstpierpoint has the 1,160th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hurstpierpoint was highest in the year to July 2026 (772 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (436). Over the whole period it rose 72%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hurstpierpoint 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, burglary.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+150%) and anti-social behaviour (+121%). The largest falls were in drugs (-23%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hurstpierpoint

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hurstpierpoint recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hurstpierpoint

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hurstpierpoint recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hurstpierpoint

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hurstpierpoint recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hurstpierpoint

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hurstpierpoint recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hurstpierpoint

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hurstpierpoint recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hurstpierpoint

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hurstpierpoint recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hurstpierpoint

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hurstpierpoint recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hurstpierpoint

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hurstpierpoint recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hurstpierpoint

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hurstpierpoint recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hurstpierpoint

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hurstpierpoint recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hurstpierpoint

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hurstpierpoint recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hurstpierpoint

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hurstpierpoint 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hurstpierpoint

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hurstpierpoint 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hurstpierpoint, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hurstpierpoint.

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 Hurstpierpoint over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hurstpierpoint 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.

Hurstpierpoint has an estimated population of 7,460. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hurstpierpoint sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hurstpierpoint. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.