Crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint: statistics, rates and trends
922 crimes were recorded in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- Questions about crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
- About this data
922 crimes were recorded in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint has the 928th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 922 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.8 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,914 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint was highest in the year to July 2021 (926 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (583). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 922 | 61.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 807 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 789 | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 683 | 45.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 583 | 39.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 926 | 62.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 924 | 62.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 766 | 51.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 669 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 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 (+89%) and burglary (+77%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-88%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 19.8 | 0.58 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +89% |
| Public order | 85 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +33% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +77% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +37% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +56% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +77% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -88% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 23 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 77% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill | 2,476 | 72.1 | +17% |
| Haywards Heath | 2,229 | 54.0 | -13% |
| Henfield | 323 | 54.7 | -12% |
| Brighton and Hove | 34,620 | 123.3 | +99% |
| Southwick (Adur) | 954 | 76.5 | +24% |
| Lewes | 1,813 | 110.3 | +78% |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1,645 | 69.2 | +12% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,880 | 65.6 | +6% |
2 areas within Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hurstpierpoint had the highest rate (103.5 per 1,000) and Hassocks the lowest (48.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint | Neighbourhood | 7,460 | 772 | 103.5 |
| Hassocks | Neighbourhood | 9,202 | 449 | 48.8 |
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 Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gatehouse Lane | 128 |
| On or near Pierpoint Close | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Ockley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Reed Close | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 29 |
| On or near Cuckfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Windmill Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 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 | 349 | 37.9% |
| Not recorded | 257 | 27.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint has an estimated population of 14,914. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint a safe place to live?
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 61.8 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 Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 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 14% on the year before: 922 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 807 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 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 Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.