Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gravelye Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands , and the 94th 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 Gravelye Lane (RH16 2SJ) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gravelye Lane (RH16 2SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wilmington Way. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Nettle Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nettle Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wilmington Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sorrel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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