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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 106 |
| Cuckfield | 99 |
| Burgess Hill Meeds | 81 |
| East Grinstead Town | 71 |
| Burgess Hill St Andrews | 53 |
| Haywards Heath South & Cuckfield | 134 |
| Hurstpierpoint & Bolney | 120 |
| Burgess Hill Central | 112 |
| East Grinstead Central & North | 106 |
| Haywards Heath West | 75 |
| Haywards Heath North East | 31 |
| East Grinstead East | 31 |
| Burgess Hill South | 28 |
| Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne | 28 |
| East Grinstead West & South | 19 |
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
| City | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | |
| Horsham | 839 | 7 | 9,672 | 7 | 7,499 | 7 |
| Chichester | 1,009 | 5 | 10,251 | 5 | 7,627 | 5 |
| Arun | 1,410 | 4 | 15,518 | 4 | 11,814 | 4 |
| Adur | 547 | 3 | 6,634 | 3 | 5,775 | 3 |
| Worthing | 1,015 | 2 | 12,678 | 2 | 10,305 | 2 |
| Crawley | 1,453 | 1 | 17,977 | 1 | 13,941 | 1 |
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
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 30 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 50 |
| April 2025 | 67 |
| March 2025 | 50 |
| February 2025 | 33 |
A total of 427 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 82 |
| June 2025 | 77 |
| May 2025 | 64 |
| April 2025 | 68 |
| March 2025 | 66 |
| February 2025 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 27 |
| June 2025 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 28 |
| April 2025 | 32 |
| March 2025 | 21 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 477 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 79.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 88 |
| June 2025 | 87 |
| May 2025 | 69 |
| April 2025 | 66 |
| March 2025 | 87 |
| February 2025 | 80 |
A total of 1083 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 180.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 264 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 264 |
| June 2025 | 198 |
| May 2025 | 203 |
| April 2025 | 163 |
| March 2025 | 154 |
| February 2025 | 101 |
A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 47 |
| June 2025 | 46 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| April 2025 | 46 |
| March 2025 | 71 |
| February 2025 | 49 |
A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 22 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 32 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
A total of 1830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 305.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 346 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 346 |
| June 2025 | 337 |
| May 2025 | 296 |
| April 2025 | 294 |
| March 2025 | 314 |
| February 2025 | 243 |
A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 24 |
| June 2025 | 25 |
| May 2025 | 40 |
| April 2025 | 29 |
| March 2025 | 31 |
| February 2025 | 44 |
A total of 360 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 66 |
| June 2025 | 47 |
| May 2025 | 60 |
| April 2025 | 48 |
| March 2025 | 71 |
| February 2025 | 68 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mid Sussex postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |