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Crime in Hurstpierpoint

Hurstpierpoint had 231 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was up 41% on the three months before.

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

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76.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
+41%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 51 Apr 56 May 68 Jun 77 Jul 86 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7834%
shoplifting3415%
violence3113%
burglary177%
drugs156%
theft146%
public order136%
vehicle crime136%

Hurstpierpoint against Mid Sussex

TypeHurstpierpoint per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence10.311.7▲ 15%
Burglary5.71.60%
Vehicle crime4.32.3–
Anti-social behaviour25.915.6▲ 47%
Theft and robbery63.7▲ 64%

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%
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 Hurstpierpoint a safe area?

Hurstpierpoint had about 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 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 Hurstpierpoint?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (78), followed by shoplifting (34) and violence (31).