Crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald: statistics, rates and trends
227 crimes were recorded in Lindfield Rural & High Weald in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- Questions about crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
- About this data
227 crimes were recorded in Lindfield Rural & High Weald in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lindfield Rural & High Weald has the 3,778th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lindfield Rural & High Weald | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 227 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.2 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,763 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald was highest in the year to July 2021 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (225). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 227 | 29.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 251 | 32.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 245 | 31.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 250 | 32.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 238 | 30.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 45.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 328 | 42.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 34.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 225 | 29.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lindfield Rural & High Weald 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 11.6 | 0.34 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.7 | 0.44 | -4% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -19% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -40% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.08 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lindfield Rural & High Weald 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lindfield Rural & High Weald, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lindfield Rural & High Weald.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lindfield Rural & High Weald |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield | 249 | 33.2 | +13% |
| Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath | 750 | 83.0 | +184% |
| Haywards Heath Franklands | 315 | 53.4 | +82% |
| Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | 293 | 37.2 | +27% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | +26% |
| Haywards Heath Ashenground | 510 | 62.4 | +113% |
| Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty | 203 | 47.3 | +62% |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 502 | 69.6 | +138% |
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 Rural & High Weald over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Bay Road | 9 |
| On or near Meadowsweet Drive | 9 |
| On or near Blackthorns Close | 8 |
| On or near Saffron Close | 8 |
| On or near Ardingly Road | 7 |
| On or near Awbrook Close | 7 |
| On or near Challoners | 7 |
| On or near Hilltop Road | 7 |
| On or near Church Hill | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lindfield Rural & High Weald 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Lindfield Rural & High Weald has an estimated population of 7,763. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lindfield Rural & High Weald sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lindfield Rural & High Weald |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Lindfield Rural & High Weald a safe place to live?
Lindfield Rural & High Weald recorded 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lindfield Rural & High Weald was down 10% on the year before: 227 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 251 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lindfield Rural & High Weald?
Lindfield Rural & High Weald is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Rural & High Weald. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.