Is Burgess Hill safe?

Name: Is Burgess Hill Safe? Crime Rates & Trends
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Burgess Hill recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 24% below the England average (99.5) and 11% below the South East average (84.9).

Its safety score is 72/100 (very good), where 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 2,496
Rate per 1,000: 75.3
1-year trend: +2.6%
3-year trend: +13.8%
5-year trend: +32.3%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 21
Per 1,000 residents: 0.6

How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics

Data last updated: 19 October 2026

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