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Crime in Sharpthorne

Sharpthorne had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

RH19, Mid Sussex · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sharpthorne

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39crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 3 Apr 5 May 9 Jun 7 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour840%
violence630%
criminal damage315%
burglary210%
public order15%

Sharpthorne against Mid Sussex

TypeSharpthorne per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence11.711.7–
Burglary3.91.6–
Vehicle crime02.3–
Anti-social behaviour15.615.6–
Theft and robbery03.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Forest Row72.4▼ 11%
Sharpthorne39▲ 33%
West Hoathly37▲ 27%
Crawley Down36.6▼ 3%
Ardingly27.7▼ 32%
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 Sharpthorne a safe area?

Sharpthorne had about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 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 Sharpthorne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (8), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (3).