Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scaynes Hill Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands , and the 189th 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 Scaynes Hill Road (RH16 2QQ) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 8.5% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scaynes Hill Road (RH16 2QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Scamps Hill. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other theft | Yarrow Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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