Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Capenors area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Burgess Hill Franklands , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 450 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 Capenors (RH15 9QL) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% lower than the Burgess Hill Franklands average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Capenors (RH15 9QL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Potters Lane, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Meadow Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Capenors | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Potters Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Lane | Under investigation |
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