Crime Rate in Mid Sussex: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Sussex

The total recorded crimes in Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 1,026 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Sussex crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mid Sussex, encompassing approximately 152,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (346) incidents (2.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (264) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (88) incidents (1.15% increase)
Mid Sussex Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Gatehouse Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Church Road with total crimes: 17

Mid Sussex Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Mid Sussex?

To understand the safety of Mid Sussex, we need to analyze Mid Sussex crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Mid Sussex has recorded 11,177 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 73.26 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 244 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,190 crimes with a crime rate of 53.68, ranking it 297 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Mid Sussex demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 11177 crimes compared to 11987.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Mid Sussex had fewer crimes than the West Sussex average, with 8,190 crimes compared to 9,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Mid Sussex is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Mid Sussex has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Mid Sussex Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hurstpierpoint and Downs (106 crimes), and the safest, Ashurst Wood (9 crimes), is 97 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mid Sussex.

Similarly, the area of Haywards Heath South & Cuckfield (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to East Grinstead West & South (19 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mid Sussex.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hurstpierpoint and Downs106
Cuckfield99
Burgess Hill Meeds81
East Grinstead Town71
Burgess Hill St Andrews53

Safest Wards:

High Weald17
East Grinstead Baldwins16
East Grinstead Herontye15
East Grinstead Imberhorne11
Ashurst Wood9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Haywards Heath South & Cuckfield134
Hurstpierpoint & Bolney120
Burgess Hill Central112
East Grinstead Central & North106
Haywards Heath West75

Safest Areas:

Haywards Heath North East31
East Grinstead East31
Burgess Hill South28
Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne28
East Grinstead West & South19

Mid Sussex Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mid Sussex has recorded 1,026 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 246th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Mid Sussex crimes were 11,177. The crime rate of Mid Sussex in 2024 was 73.26 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking it 244 danzarous in the UK. Mid Sussex ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Sussex were around 8,190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.68 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 297 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Mid Sussex ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Mid Sussex

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham839 79,672 77,499 7
Chichester1,009 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,410 415,518 411,814 4
Adur547 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing1,015 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,453 117,977 113,941 1

Mid Sussex Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 346 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 264 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (337 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (198 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (296 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (203 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (294 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (163 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (314 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (154 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 243 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

In January 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (267 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2627 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 291.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025346
June 2025337
May 2025296
April 2025294
March 2025314
February 2025243
December 2024266
November 2024264
October 2024267

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202422

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202532
April 202515
March 202514
February 202515
December 202421
November 202421
October 202429

A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202546
May 202543
April 202546
March 202571
February 202549
December 202457
November 202460
October 202457

A total of 395 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202536
May 202550
April 202567
March 202550
February 202533
December 202443
November 202438
October 202448

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 628 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202577
May 202564
April 202568
March 202566
February 202568
January 20252
December 202460
November 202458
October 202483

A total of 234 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202528
April 202532
March 202521
February 202530
December 202419
November 202418
October 202442

A total of 585 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202547
May 202560
April 202548
March 202571
February 202568
December 202461
November 2024104
October 202460

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202412

A total of 675 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202587
May 202569
April 202566
March 202587
February 202580
December 202455
November 202446
October 202497

A total of 1382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 153.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025264
June 2025198
May 2025203
April 2025163
March 2025154
February 2025101
December 202492
November 202490
October 2024117

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202525
May 202540
April 202529
March 202531
February 202544
December 202440
November 202432
October 202448

High Crime Locations Mid Sussex in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mid Sussex postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting27
Robbery3
2. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences21
3. Church Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
4. Border Chase (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. Massey Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
6. Little King Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons4
Other theft1

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