Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Franklands Village area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath , and the 225th 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 Franklands Village (RH16 3RR) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 42.1% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average (67.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Franklands Village (RH16 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Hoblands. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Carmelstead Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frankton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frankton Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Point | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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