Crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint: statistics, rates and trends
908 crimes were recorded in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint at a glance
- Crime trends in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Types of crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Streets with the most crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Demographics of Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Questions about crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (279), anti-social behaviour (257) and public order (83) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 939th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 908 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,914 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint peaked in the year to August 2020 (918 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (592). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 908 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 824 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 808 | 54.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 671 | 45.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 592 | 39.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 908 | 60.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 918 | 61.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 782 | 52.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 678 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 141 to 257 and criminal damage and arson rose from 53 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 18.7 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +82% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint; the highest is Brighton and Hove (124.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Haywards Heath (54.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 2,507 | 73.0 | +20% |
| Haywards Heath | 2,243 | 54.3 | -11% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | -9% |
| Brighton and Hove | 35,044 | 124.8 | +105% |
| Southwick (Adur) | 1,001 | 80.2 | +32% |
| Lewes | 1,801 | 109.6 | +80% |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1,644 | 69.2 | +14% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,930 | 67.4 | +11% |
Of the 2 areas within Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, Hurstpierpoint had the highest crime rate (107.8 per 1,000) and Hassocks the lowest (47.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint | Neighbourhood | 7,460 | 804 | 107.8 |
| Hassocks | Neighbourhood | 9,202 | 434 | 47.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gatehouse Lane” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gatehouse Lane | 121 |
| On or near Pierpoint Close | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Ockley Lane | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Reed Close | 31 |
| On or near Cuckfield Road | 27 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 23 |
| On or near Woodsland Close | 21 |
| On or near Windmill Avenue | 20 |
Of the 651 crimes in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 257 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 344 | 52.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint has an estimated population of 14,914 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint a safe place to live?
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 939th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint was up 10% on the year before: 908 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 824 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
About 14,914 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 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.