Total Crime Rate
32.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025College Lane area has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks , and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around College Lane (BN6 9AJ) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% lower than the Hassocks average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around College Lane (BN6 9AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hurst Wickham Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 1 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Wickham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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