Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025College Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks , and the 84th 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 College Lane (BN6 9AG) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% lower than the Hassocks average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around College Lane (BN6 9AG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hurst Wickham Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cherrington Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hassocks| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Wickham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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