Total Crime Rate
42.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lucas Grange area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground , and the 210th highest 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 Lucas Grange (RH16 1JS) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average (90.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lucas Grange (RH16 1JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Boltro Road, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Haywards Heath Ashenground| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boltro Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Culross Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Boltro Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Boltro Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wychperry Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Culross Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harlands Road | — |
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