Total Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wickham Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands , and the 25th lowest 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 Wickham Way (RH16 1UQ) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Franklands average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wickham Way (RH16 1UQ), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Hill Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haywards Heath Franklands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Barnard Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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