Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfield Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks , and the 16th 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 Highfield Drive (BN6 9AT) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% 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 1 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfield Drive (BN6 9AT), 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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