Haywards Heath Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haywards Heath's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This disparity reflects a broader pattern of lower crime rates for multiple categories, including violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000, 23% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000, 49% below UK average). The area's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Mid Sussex, where post-holiday seasonal dynamics may influence activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These figures align with the area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000, 72% below UK average) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 60% below UK average). The seasonal context of January—shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and the post-holiday period—likely contributes to lower outdoor crime rates, though the persistence of violence-related incidents suggests ongoing community-specific factors. The relatively low rate of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000, 38% below UK average) contrasts with the 67% above UK average for bicycle theft, indicating divergent local patterns that may warrant further analysis.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime increased by 166.7% (3 → 8), and other theft doubled (7 → 14), suggesting emerging patterns or underreported incidents. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 45.2% (31 → 17), potentially linked to post-holiday retail activity shifts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (42.5% of total crimes), yet they were 23% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 36.7% decrease, aligning with the area's generally lower rates for this category. Bicycle theft was 67% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local cycling infrastructure or enforcement gaps. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person (0 → 3) particularly relevant, though the small sample size limits broader conclusions.

Haywards Heath's crime rate in January 2024 (4.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 7.4% increase from December's 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported across the 31-day period, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while low, highlights the area's consistent safety profile relative to national trends. The population context further reinforces this: with 41,728 residents, the localised nature of crime—concentrated in specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests community-specific factors may play a role. No UK-wide daily or monthly exposure figures are available for comparison, but the localised data underscores Haywards Heath's position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Mid Sussex.