Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawrie Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands , and the 101st 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 Lawrie Lane (RH16 2SG) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawrie Lane (RH16 2SG), the main crime hotspot is near Plymouth Way. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 18 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Tall Oaks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wilmington Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Plymouth Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plymouth Way | — |
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