Crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Lindfield Rural & High Weald in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald at a glance
- Crime trends in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- Types of crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- Lindfield Rural & High Weald compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- Demographics of Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- Questions about crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), anti-social behaviour (59) and other theft (23) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lindfield Rural & High Weald | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 233 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.0 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,763 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald peaked in the year to August 2021 (346 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (221). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 233 | 30.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 248 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 246 | 31.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 249 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 237 | 30.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 346 | 44.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 306 | 39.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 281 | 36.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 221 | 28.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| 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 other theft (54% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 11.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lindfield Rural & High Weald.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lindfield Rural & High Weald |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield | 278 | 37.0 | +23% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 749 | 82.9 | +176% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 327 | 55.4 | +85% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 290 | 36.8 | +23% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | +32% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 493 | 60.3 | +101% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 199 | 46.3 | +54% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 503 | 69.8 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Lindfield Rural & High Weald over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bay Road”, “Meadowsweet Drive” and “Sports/Recreation Area” (10 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bay Road | 10 |
| On or near Meadowsweet Drive | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Ardingly Road | 8 |
| On or near Blackthorns Close | 8 |
| On or near Saffron Close | 8 |
| On or near Awbrook Close | 7 |
| On or near Challoners | 7 |
| On or near Hilltop Road | 7 |
| On or near Broadfield | 6 |
Of the 174 crimes in Lindfield Rural & High Weald with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 47.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Lindfield Rural & High Weald has an estimated population of 7,763 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lindfield Rural & High Weald average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lindfield Rural & High Weald | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lindfield Rural & High Weald a safe place to live?
Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald was down 6% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 248 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lindfield Rural & High Weald?
About 7,763 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lindfield Rural & High Weald?
Lindfield Rural & High Weald 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.