Crime Rates at Laurel Close, Burgess Hill, RH15 0UG

Laurel Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ditchling & Westmeston , and the 95th highest crime rate of 326 local areas in Lewes .

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 Laurel Close (RH15 0UG) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 98.5% higher than the Ditchling & Westmeston average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 64.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Laurel Close (RH15 0UG), the main crime hotspot is near Charlwood Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.