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Crime in Hassocks

Hassocks had 195 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

BN6, Mid Sussex · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hassocks

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61.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common45 in 3 months

Month by month

46 Mar 63 Apr 51 May 61 Jun 59 Jul 75 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4523%
shoplifting3618%
violence3417%
public order179%
criminal damage158%
drugs137%
theft116%
vehicle crime95%

Hassocks against Mid Sussex

TypeHassocks per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence10.811.7▲ 31%
Burglary2.21.6–
Vehicle crime2.92.3▼ 25%
Anti-social behaviour14.315.6▼ 6%
Theft and robbery5.13.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burgess Hill94.8▼ 6%
Hurstpierpoint76.8▲ 41%
Hassocks61.9▲ 22%
Keymer54.6▲ 6%
Sayers Common41▼ 6%
Ditchling34.5▲ 100%
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 Hassocks a safe area?

Hassocks had about 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 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 Hassocks?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (45), followed by shoplifting (36) and violence (34).