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Crime in Hickstead

Hickstead had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was up 50% on the three months before.

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

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54.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
+50%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 2 Apr 10 May 4 Jun 14 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1250%
violence625%
public order313%
shoplifting14%
theft14%
vehicle crime14%

Hickstead against Mid Sussex

TypeHickstead per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence13.511.7–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime2.32.3–
Anti-social behaviour27.115.6–
Theft and robbery2.33.7–

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%
Hickstead54.2▲ 50%
Sayers Common41▼ 6%
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 Hickstead a safe area?

Hickstead had about 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 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 Hickstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (12), followed by violence (6) and public order (3).