Total Crime Rate
36.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wealden Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground , and the 216th 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 Wealden Way (RH16 4DD) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Burglary ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wealden Way (RH16 4DD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Centenary Way (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Haywards Heath Ashenground| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Duncton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wood Ride | — |
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