Is Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield Safe?
Crime statistics for Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 758 total crimes recorded in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield
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Month-by-month crime totals for Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield safe?
Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield has a CrimeRadar safety score of 17/100, rated High Crime. A total of 758 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield in the last 12 months?
758 crimes were recorded in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 7.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (705 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 266 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield?
The most common crime in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield is Violent Crime, with 266 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 7.5% — from 705 crimes in the previous 12 months to 758 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield?
Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield has a safety score of 17 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield compare to the Sussex Police average?
Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield has a safety score of 17/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield?
41.2% of crimes recorded in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield?
266 violent crimes were recorded in Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield in the last 12 months — representing 35.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 127 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield last updated?
The crime data for Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield with other areas?
You can compare Balcombe, Handcross, Pease Pottage, Ansty, Staplefield and Cuckfield with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.