Crime in Lindfield: statistics, rates and trends

249 crimes were recorded in Lindfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 69 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lindfield has the 3,681st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lindfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (173). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 Lindfield 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 anti-social behaviour (+120%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lindfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lindfield recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lindfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lindfield recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lindfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lindfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lindfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lindfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lindfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lindfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lindfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lindfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lindfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lindfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lindfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lindfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lindfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lindfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lindfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lindfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lindfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lindfield 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lindfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lindfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Lindfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lindfield 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.

Lindfield has an estimated population of 7,506. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lindfield sits in decile 9.4, 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 Lindfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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