Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dale Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks , and the 18th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dale Avenue (BN6 8LS) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the Hassocks average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dale Avenue (BN6 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hassocks| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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