Crime Rate in Mid Sussex: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Sussex

The total recorded crimes in Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 911 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Sussex crime rate of 5.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (296) incidents (0.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (203) incidents (24.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (69) incidents (4.55% increase)
Mid Sussex Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Squires with total crimes: 21
  • Border Chase with total crimes: 17
  • Gatehouse Lane with total crimes: 12

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 (127 crimes), and the safest, Ashurst Wood (10 crimes), is 117 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mid Sussex.

Similarly, the area of Hurstpierpoint & Bolney (131 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crawley Down (18 crimes), with a difference of 113 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mid Sussex.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hurstpierpoint and Downs127
Cuckfield63
East Grinstead Town54
Burgess Hill Meeds53
Haywards Heath Bentswood53

Safest Wards:

Burgess Hill Dunstall17
East Grinstead Herontye16
Burgess Hill Franklands16
Bolney13
Ashurst Wood10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hurstpierpoint & Bolney131
Burgess Hill Central104
East Grinstead Central & North89
Haywards Heath South & Cuckfield84
Haywards Heath West78

Safest Areas:

Burgess Hill West26
Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne24
East Grinstead East20
Burgess Hill South20
Crawley Down18

Mid Sussex Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mid Sussex has recorded 911 crimes with crime rate of 5.97 ranking 256th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham876 79,672 77,499 7
Chichester933 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,408 415,518 411,814 4
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing947 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,480 117,977 113,941 1

Mid Sussex Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (268 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (267 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (137 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 299 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 388 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202529
March 202531
February 202544
December 202440
November 202432
October 202448
September 202441
August 202443
July 202440

A total of 108 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202422
September 202421
August 20245
July 202422

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 422 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202567
March 202550
February 202533
December 202443
November 202438
October 202448
September 202445
August 202423
July 202425

A total of 582 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202546
March 202571
February 202549
December 202457
November 202460
October 202457
September 202457
August 202464
July 202478

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202515
March 202514
February 202515
December 202421
November 202421
October 202429
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413

A total of 685 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202548
March 202571
February 202568
December 202461
November 2024104
October 202460
September 202473
August 202472
July 202468

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 744 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202566
March 202587
February 202580
December 202455
November 202446
October 202497
September 202485
August 202463
July 202496

A total of 682 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202568
March 202566
February 202568
January 20252
December 202460
November 202458
October 202483
September 202475
August 202469
July 202469

A total of 268 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202532
March 202521
February 202530
December 202419
November 202418
October 202442
September 202416
August 202420
July 202442

A total of 1370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 137.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025163
March 2025154
February 2025101
December 202492
November 202490
October 2024117
September 2024122
August 2024137
July 2024191

A total of 2778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 277.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025296
April 2025294
March 2025314
February 2025243
December 2024266
November 2024264
October 2024267
September 2024268
August 2024267
July 2024299

High Crime Locations Mid Sussex in May 2025

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

1. The Squires (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Border Chase (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Gatehouse Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs4
4. Redgarth Court (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime1
5. Massey Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3

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