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Crime in Scaynes Hill

Scaynes Hill had 11 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 20.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Mid Sussex area.

RH17, Mid Sussex · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Scaynes Hill

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20.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 3 May 3 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour327%
violence327%
burglary218%
criminal damage19%
theft19%
public order19%

Scaynes Hill against Mid Sussex

TypeScaynes Hill per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence5.111.7–
Burglary2.51.6–
Vehicle crime02.3–
Anti-social behaviour7.615.6–
Theft and robbery2.53.7–

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%
Scaynes Hill20.2–
North Chailey17.1–
Wivelsfield16.2▼ 25%
Wivelsfield Green8.1–
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 Scaynes Hill a safe area?

Scaynes Hill had about 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 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 Scaynes Hill?

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