Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnmead area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground , and the 114th lowest 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 Barnmead (RH16 1XA) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.4% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Barnmead (RH16 1XA), 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 Ashenground| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Penland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Turners Mill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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