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Crime in Balcombe

Balcombe had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% below the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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27.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 7 Apr 1 May 4 Jun 4 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour431%
violence323%
public order215%
criminal damage18%
other crime18%
theft18%
vehicle crime18%

Balcombe against Mid Sussex

TypeBalcombe per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence6.311.7–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime2.12.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.415.6–
Theft and robbery2.13.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pease Pottage104.6▲ 21%
Maidenbower57.3▲ 44%
Ardingly27.7▼ 32%
Balcombe27.3▼ 7%
Whitemans Green23.4▲ 4%
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 Balcombe a safe area?

Balcombe had about 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 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 Balcombe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by violence (3) and public order (2).