Total Crime Rate
59.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Lawrence Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty , and the 144th highest 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 St Lawrence Way (BN6 9SH) in the last 12 months was 59.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% higher than the Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty average (41.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 83.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Lawrence Way (BN6 9SH), the main crime hotspot is near Potter Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Willow Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Willow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Potter Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Diplocks Mews | — |
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