Crime in Lindfield: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Lindfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lindfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Lindfield
- Types of crime in Lindfield
- Lindfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lindfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lindfield
- Demographics of Lindfield
- Questions about crime in Lindfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lindfield | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 278 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,506 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lindfield of any year here (278 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 278 | 37.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 205 | 27.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 232 | 30.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 221 | 29.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 164 | 21.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 275 | 36.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 182 | 24.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 230 | 30.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 231 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 74 and criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 11.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +147% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lindfield; the highest is Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath (82.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Lindfield Rural & High Weald (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lindfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 749 | 82.9 | +124% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | +50% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 290 | 36.8 | -1% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -19% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | +63% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 199 | 46.3 | +25% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | +7% |
| Burgess Hill Leylands | 429 | 81.5 | +120% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Lindfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B2111” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B2111 | 24 |
| On or near Dukes Barn Mews | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Newton Road | 12 |
| On or near Newton Close | 11 |
| On or near Oakfield Close | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Saxon Way | 9 |
| On or near Snowflakes Lane | 9 |
Of the 204 crimes in Lindfield with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Lindfield has an estimated population of 7,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lindfield average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lindfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lindfield a safe place to live?
Lindfield recorded 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lindfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Lindfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lindfield was up 36% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 205 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lindfield?
About 7,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lindfield?
Lindfield 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.