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Crime in Ardingly

Ardingly had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was down 32% on the three months before.

RH17, Mid Sussex · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ardingly

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27.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
-32%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 7 Jun 3 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ardingly. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour538%
violence431%
public order215%
criminal damage18%
other crime18%

Ardingly against Mid Sussex

TypeArdingly per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence8.511.7–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime02.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.615.6–
Theft and robbery03.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lindfield65▲ 14%
Haywards Heath61.9▲ 20%
Sharpthorne39▲ 33%
West Hoathly37▲ 27%
Ardingly27.7▼ 32%
Balcombe27.3▼ 7%
See every Mid Sussex area ranked on the crime in Mid Sussex page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ardingly a safe area?

Ardingly had about 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 19 Mid Sussex areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ardingly?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (5), followed by violence (4) and public order (2).