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Crime in Cuckfield

Cuckfield had 100 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

RH17, Mid Sussex · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cuckfield

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32.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 43 Apr 35 May 28 Jun 42 Jul 30 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cuckfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3636%
anti-social behaviour2020%
public order1212%
theft77%
drugs77%
criminal damage66%
vehicle crime44%
burglary33%

Cuckfield against Mid Sussex

TypeCuckfield per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence11.611.7▼ 28%
Burglary11.6–
Vehicle crime1.32.3–
Anti-social behaviour6.515.6▼ 5%
Theft and robbery2.63.7▼ 53%

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%
Old Wivelsfield35.10%
Cuckfield32.3▼ 9%
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 Cuckfield a safe area?

Cuckfield had about 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 19 Mid Sussex areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cuckfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and public order (12).